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School Comparison

Essex County Newark Tech
vs.
Science Park High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Essex County Newark Tech
Science Park High School
  • Science Park High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Essex County Newark Tech (793 vs. 236).
  • Science Park High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Essex County Newark Tech (358 vs. 172).
  • Essex County Newark Tech reported a higher dual enrollment than Science Park High School (167 vs. 54).
  • 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

Science Park High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Essex County Newark Tech (93 vs. 62).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Essex County Newark Tech reported a higher graduating cohort than Science Park High School (211 vs. 188).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Science Park High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Essex County Newark Tech (793 vs. 236).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Essex County Newark Tech reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Science Park High School (42 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Science Park High School reported a higher students per counselor than Essex County Newark Tech (231.3:1 vs. 190.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Essex County Newark Tech

1 metric was reported by Essex County Newark Tech. Comparable data for Science Park High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
98%

Reported Only at Science Park High School

1 metric was reported by Science Park High School. Comparable data for Essex County Newark Tech is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
60

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Essex County Newark Tech
$32,016.82
Science Park High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
Essex County Newark Tech
29.8%
Science Park High School
10.4%
State revenue share
Essex County Newark Tech
60.9%
Science Park High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
Essex County Newark Tech
9.3%
Science Park High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Essex County Newark Tech
10.8%
Science Park High School
13%

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.