Sussex County Technical School

Summary:

Sussex County Technical School is a public high school located in Sparta, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 679. The school is part of the Sparta Township Public School District, which is ranked 357 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sussex County Technical School performs in the middle range compared to other high schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 161 and 277 out of 406-422 schools over the past 10 years. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students is particularly strong, ranking 79 out of 385 high schools in 2022-2023 with a 4-star rating. Conversely, the school's performance for White students is relatively low, ranking 263 out of 335 high schools with a 1-star rating. Sussex County Technical School also has consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 95.9% to 99.5% over the past 5 years, which is above the state average, and very low dropout rates.

When compared to nearby high schools, Sussex County Technical School generally performs in the middle range, with some notable exceptions. For example, Sparta High School and Lenape Valley Regional High School outperform Sussex County Technical School in overall statewide rankings and student group performance. Additionally, Sussex County Technical School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.1% in 2016-2017 to 21.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and an area of concern for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 105 North Church Road
       Sparta, NJ  07871


(973) 383-6700

District: Sussex County Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,517 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
11.6%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Compare Details Sussex County Technical School ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sussex County Technical School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (11.6%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sussex County Technical School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex County Technical School is $13,517.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sussex County Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex County Technical School 209th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Sussex County Technical School in the ranking list.)

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Sussex County Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex County Technical School District 357th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sussex County Technical School

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Rank History for all students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.63 185th 343 46.1%
2004 53.04 205th 348 41.1%
2005 43.33 242nd 351 31.1%
2006 46.63 249th 357 30.3%
2007 53.02 214th 361 40.7%
2008 39.61 265th 359 26.2%
2009 64.05 167th 370 54.9%
2010 38.96 280th 371 24.5%
2011 43.80 265th 378 29.9%
2012 45.07 270th 388 30.4%
2013 52.54 252nd 396 36.4%
2014 58.00 227th 411 44.8%
2015 45.76 161st 406 60.3%
2016 36.54 250th 409 38.9%
2017 33.13 259th 411 37.0%
2018 31.94 277th 415 33.3%
2019 35.97 241st 416 42.1%
2021 41.66 199th 405 50.9%
2022 35.69 242nd 415 41.7%
2023 39.91 209th 422 50.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.48 159th 355 55.2%
2019 46.22 152nd 349 56.4%
2021 52.23 121st 333 63.7%
2022 28.36 251st 344 27.0%
2023 52.54 112th 339 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.02 222nd 345 35.7%
2019 54.62 105th 347 69.7%
2021 65.78 43rd 326 86.8%
2022 42.02 153rd 324 52.8%
2023 51.31 97th 344 71.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.95 291st 403 27.8%
2019 36.32 240th 408 41.2%
2021 42.86 198th 402 50.7%
2022 27.52 285th 414 31.2%
2023 32.88 244th 416 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.17 303rd 405 25.2%
2019 29.64 258th 407 36.6%
2021 43.58 187th 402 53.5%
2022 27.69 265th 410 35.4%
2023 35.00 223rd 414 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.21 123rd 368 66.6%
2021 57.91 111th 374 70.3%
2022 41.31 192nd 382 49.7%
2023 64.90 79th 385 79.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sussex County Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.96 299th 340 12.1%
2019 17.07 283rd 339 16.5%
2021 27.62 238th 336 29.2%
2022 16.85 292nd 335 12.8%
2023 21.83 263rd 335 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Open Quote No school if perfect but I can HONESTLY say that the Administration & teachers care greatly about each student at this school. When they say they have "a no tolerance" policy they really mean it. I have personally had my son punished for things that may have seemed ridiculous but when put up against the policy it was a fair call and it stopped him from continuing down an immature path. This school strives to be a serious, good place for ANYONE to get a good education without the fears of harassment or bullying. I would also add they are very good w/communication and encourage parent involvement! This is my second and last child to attend this school and if I had more children I would send them here for the same great opportunities! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sussex County Technical School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 698 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1989 633 5 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1990 617 3 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1991 640 6 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 654
1992 559 4 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 606 3 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 613 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 704 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 704 1 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 670 7 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 665 9 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 609 8 3 13 0 n/a n/a -2 631
2001 600 6 0 12 0 n/a n/a -183 435
2002 662 8 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2003 662 8 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2004 490 4 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 580 6 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 579 12 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 547 10 5 39 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 552 14 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 490 18 3 32 1 0 0 0 544
2010 473 16 6 32 0 1 0 0 528
2011 501 28 9 26 2 0 1 0 567
2012 557 23 8 33 1 0 0 0 622
2013 611 25 15 33 3 0 0 0 687
2014 660 23 14 45 6 0 0 0 748
2015 667 15 14 46 6 0 0 0 748
2016 670 16 14 51 5 0 0 0 756
2017 678 12 15 64 3 0 0 0 772
2018 701 8 10 49 2 0 0 0 770
2019 695 16 11 41 0 1 0 0 764
2020 664 21 12 34 0 1 0 0 732
2021 614 28 14 43 2 2 0 0 703
2022 556 37 16 62 4 2 0 0 677
2023 548 32 15 79 4 1 0 0 679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sussex County Technical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 66.0 10.7 n/a
1989 648 62.0 10.4 n/a
1990 632 62.0 10.1 2.4
1991 654 64.0 10.2 3.7
1992 571 66.0 8.6 7
1993 617 59.8 10.3 5.3
1994 620 64.7 9.6 6.5
1995 717 64.5 11.1 8.5
1996 717 64.5 11.1 8.5
1998 693 68.5 10.1 6.9
1999 686 68.0 10.1 6.3
2000 631 62.5 10.1 10.6
2001 435 62.7 9.9 11.8
2002 698 70.5 9.9 12.8
2003 698 70.5 9.9 12.8
2004 516 65.2 7.9 16.1
2005 618 63.9 9.7 n/a
2006 628 64.4 9.8 15.6
2007 601 61.9 9.7 13.1
2008 609 54.0 11.3 10.8
2009 544 61.0 8.0 13.2
2010 528 57.0 9.2 13.6
2011 567 52.7 10.7 15.9
2012 622 56.5 11.0 21.7
2013 687 58.2 11.8 23.1
2014 748 62.2 12.0 23.8
2015 748 63.0 11.8 15.6
2016 756 63.0 12.0 14.8
2017 772 60.0 12.8 8.8
2018 770 62.0 12.4 5.2
2019 764 62.0 12.3 12
2020 732 63.2 11.5 13.5
2021 703 61.0 11.5 15.1
2022 677 61.0 11.0 10.2
2023 679 60.0 11.3 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sussex County Technical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 66.0 10.7 n/a
1989 648 62.0 10.4 n/a
1990 632 62.0 10.1 2.4
1991 654 64.0 10.2 3.7
1992 571 66.0 8.6 7
1993 617 59.8 10.3 5.3
1994 620 64.7 9.6 6.5
1995 717 64.5 11.1 8.5
1996 717 64.5 11.1 8.5
1998 693 68.5 10.1 6.9
1999 686 68.0 10.1 6.3
2000 631 62.5 10.1 10.6
2001 435 62.7 9.9 11.8
2002 698 70.5 9.9 12.8
2003 698 70.5 9.9 12.8
2004 516 65.2 7.9 16.1
2005 618 63.9 9.7 n/a
2006 628 64.4 9.8 15.6
2007 601 61.9 9.7 13.1
2008 609 54.0 11.3 10.8
2009 544 61.0 8.0 13.2
2010 528 57.0 9.2 13.6
2011 567 52.7 10.7 15.9
2012 622 56.5 11.0 21.7
2013 687 58.2 11.8 23.1
2014 748 62.2 12.0 23.8
2015 748 63.0 11.8 15.6
2016 756 63.0 12.0 14.8
2017 772 60.0 12.8 8.8
2018 770 62.0 12.4 5.2
2019 764 62.0 12.3 12
2020 732 63.2 11.5 13.5
2021 703 61.0 11.5 15.1
2022 677 61.0 11.0 10.2
2023 679 60.0 11.3 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sussex County Technical School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $587 (4.3%) $12,930 (95.7%) $13,517

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex County Technical School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 416 High schoolsRanks 209th of 422 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex County Technical School)53.346.9
 6.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sussex County Technical School District)53.346.9
 6.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School)31.623.3
 8.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School District)31.623.3
 8.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Sussex County Technical School)47.736.4
 11.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Sussex County Technical School District)47.736.4
 11.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
10th Grade Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School)7.90
 7.9%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School District)7.90
 7.9%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Sussex County Technical School)1112.2
 1.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Sussex County Technical School District)1112.2
 1.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Sussex County Technical School)44.450
 5.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Sussex County Technical School District)44.450
 5.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.832.9
 17.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School)25.720
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sussex County Technical School District)25.720
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Sussex County Technical School)2117.3
 3.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Sussex County Technical School District)2117.3
 3.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Sussex County Technical School)45.952.6
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Sussex County Technical School District)45.952.6
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students764679
 11.1%
African American1632
 100%
American Indian04
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic4179
 92.7%
Pacific Islander11
White695548
 21.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%15.6%
 3.6%


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Sussex County Technical School ranks 209th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Sussex County Technical School.

Students at Sussex County Technical School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian.


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