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School Comparison

Central High School
vs.
Newark Vocational High School

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

Central High School
Newark Vocational High School
  • Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Newark Vocational High School (314 vs. 118).
  • Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newark Vocational High School (303 vs. 127).
  • Newark Vocational High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (257:1 vs. 140.8:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 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

Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newark Vocational High School (303 vs. 127).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Newark Vocational High School (314 vs. 118).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Newark Vocational High School (131 vs. 27).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Newark Vocational High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (257:1 vs. 140.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High School

2 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Newark Vocational High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
182
Dual enrollment
27

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$28,631.43
Newark Vocational High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
Central High School
10.4%
Newark Vocational High School
10.4%
State revenue share
Central High School
77.1%
Newark Vocational High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
12.5%
Newark Vocational High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
13%
Newark Vocational 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.