Overview
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is a public high serving grades 9–12 in NEWARK, New Jersey. The school enrolls 1,148 students. It is part of the Essex County Schools of Technology district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictEssex County Schools of Technology
County34013
CityNEWARK
ZIP07107
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340480002074
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,148
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)