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School Comparison

Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
vs.
Columbia High School

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

Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Columbia High School
  • Columbia High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (534 vs. 2).
  • Columbia High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (517 vs. 0).
  • Columbia High School reported a higher students per counselor than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (160.3:1 vs. 94:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Columbia High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (534 vs. 2).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Columbia High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (517 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Columbia High School reported a higher violent incidents than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (18 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Columbia High School reported a higher students per counselor than Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology (160.3:1 vs. 94:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology

1 metric was reported by Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology. Comparable data for Columbia High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
37

Reported Only at Columbia High School

4 metrics were reported by Columbia High School. Comparable data for Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%
Graduating cohort
531
AP courses offered
24
AP enrollment
743

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
$28,631.43
Columbia High School
$24,186.46
Local revenue share
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
10.4%
Columbia High School
71.1%
State revenue share
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
77.1%
Columbia High School
24%
Federal revenue share
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
12.5%
Columbia High School
4.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
13%
Columbia High School
15.9%

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.