- North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Essex County Newark Tech (1,536 vs. 62).
- North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher ap enrollment than Essex County Newark Tech (808 vs. 98).
- North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher sat/act participation than Essex County Newark Tech (572 vs. 172).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher chronically absent students than Essex County Newark Tech (1,536 vs. 62).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher graduating cohort than Essex County Newark Tech (304 vs. 211).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher ap enrollment than Essex County Newark Tech (808 vs. 98).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher violent incidents than Essex County Newark Tech (375 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Star Academy Charter School reported a higher students per counselor than Essex County Newark Tech (442.1:1 vs. 190.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Essex County Newark Tech
2 metrics were reported by Essex County Newark Tech. Comparable data for North Star Academy Charter School is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
167
Gifted & talented
236
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
North Star Academy Charter School
$23,295.75
Essex County Newark Tech
$32,016.82
Local revenue share
North Star Academy Charter School
75.1%
Essex County Newark Tech
29.8%
State revenue share
North Star Academy Charter School
7.1%
Essex County Newark Tech
60.9%
Federal revenue share
North Star Academy Charter School
17.8%
Essex County Newark Tech
9.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Star Academy Charter School
24.2%
Essex County Newark Tech
10.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Essex County
$76,712
Essex County
$76,712
Poverty rate
Essex County
15%
Essex County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
37.9%
Essex County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
5.5%
Essex County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.