- Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than West Side High School (577 vs. 175).
- Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher ap enrollment than West Side High School (255 vs. 42).
- Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher dual enrollment than West Side High School (268 vs. 57).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (181 vs. 117).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher graduating cohort than West Side High School (313 vs. 215).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than West Side High School (577 vs. 175).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Side High School reported a higher violent incidents than Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology (35 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology reported a higher students per counselor than West Side High School (234.2:1 vs. 165.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
$32,016.82
West Side High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
29.8%
West Side High School
10.4%
State revenue share
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
60.9%
West Side High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
9.3%
West Side High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
10.8%
West Side 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.