NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology — School Profile & District Info
High|NEWARK, New Jersey|Essex County Schools of Technology
NEWARK, NJ 07107
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
61%
79th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
36%
75th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
97%
Chronic Absenteeism
2.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
11 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
9 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Worse than average in NJDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,080
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 61%Local 30%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,230
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology has a total enrollment of 1,148 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in NEWARK, NJ.
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