Essex High School

Public 9-12

369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004

(973) 815-1389

District: Essex Regional Educational Services Commission

Student/teacher ratio: 1.6

Number of students: 8

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.5%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.5%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Essex High School is 1.6. (See more...)

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Rank History for Essex High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.11	412^th	415	0.7%

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Enrollment information for Essex High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	5	15	1	6	n/a	n/a	27
1999	4	25	1	12	n/a	n/a	42
2000	4	22	0	15	n/a	n/a	41
2001	3	23	0	15	n/a	n/a	41
2002	2	19	0	10	n/a	n/a	31
2003	2	19	0	10	n/a	n/a	31
2004	3	18	0	16	n/a	n/a	37
2005	2	20	0	16	n/a	n/a	38
2006	0	22	0	9	n/a	n/a	31
2007	0	20	0	14	n/a	n/a	34
2008	2	34	0	7	n/a	n/a	43
2009	0	27	0	14	0	0	41
2010	0	27	0	10	0	0	37
2011	0	11	0	7	0	0	18
2012	0	6	0	2	0	0	8
2013	0	31	0	4	0	0	35
2014	0	23	0	3	0	0	26
2015	0	14	1	6	0	0	21
2016	0	20	0	12	0	0	32
2017	0	22	0	12	0	0	34
2018	0	15	0	12	0	0	27
2019	0	20	0	5	0	0	25
2020	0	10	0	9	0	0	19
2021	0	18	1	10	0	0	29
2022	0	16	1	6	0	0	23
2023	0	11	1	3	0	0	15
2024	0	7	0	1	0	0	8

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 Essex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	27	4.0	6.8	n/a
1999	42	4.0	10.5	n/a
2000	41	4.3	9.5	0
2001	41	4.5	9.1	0
2002	31	3.0	10.3	0
2003	31	3.0	10.3	0
2004	37	4.0	9.3	0
2005	38	2.0	19.0	n/a
2006	31	2.0	15.5	71
2007	34	2.0	17.0	88.2
2008	43	2.0	21.5	76.7
2009	41	7.6	4.6	78
2010	37	4.0	9.2	56.8
2011	18	4.0	4.5	44.4
2012	8	9.4	0.8	62.5
2013	35	n/a	n/a	37.1
2014	26	6.5	4.0	46.2
2015	21	5.0	4.2	66.7
2016	32	4.0	8.0	75
2017	34	5.5	6.1	58.8
2018	27	5.0	5.4	77.8
2019	25	6.0	4.1	56
2020	19	4.0	4.7	57.9
2021	29	3.0	9.6	51.7
2022	23	4.0	5.7	39.1
2023	15	5.0	3.0	46.7
2024	8	5.0	1.6	n/a

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 Essex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	27	4.0	6.8	n/a
1999	42	4.0	10.5	n/a
2000	41	4.3	9.5	0
2001	41	4.5	9.1	0
2002	31	3.0	10.3	0
2003	31	3.0	10.3	0
2004	37	4.0	9.3	0
2005	38	2.0	19.0	n/a
2006	31	2.0	15.5	71
2007	34	2.0	17.0	88.2
2008	43	2.0	21.5	76.7
2009	41	7.6	4.6	78
2010	37	4.0	9.2	56.8
2011	18	4.0	4.5	44.4
2012	8	9.4	0.8	62.5
2013	35	n/a	n/a	37.1
2014	26	6.5	4.0	46.2
2015	21	5.0	4.2	66.7
2016	32	4.0	8.0	75
2017	34	5.5	6.1	58.8
2018	27	5.0	5.4	77.8
2019	25	6.0	4.1	56
2020	19	4.0	4.7	57.9
2021	29	3.0	9.6	51.7
2022	23	4.0	5.7	39.1
2023	15	5.0	3.0	46.7
2024	8	5.0	1.6	n/a

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	25	15	40%
African American	20	11	45%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	46.7%	9.3%

Schools Near Essex High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Essex High School	Public	9-12	369 Passaic Avenue	Fairfield	07004	Essex County	Essex Regional Educational Services Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 815-1389	8	5	1.6		0 (0.0%)	7 (87.5%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Essex Campus Academy	Public	9-12	369 Passaic Avenue	Fairfield	07004	Essex County	Essex Regional Educational Services Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 575-0469	50	2	25.0	54.0%	2 (4.0%)	29 (58.0%)	19 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
West Essex High School	Public	9-12	65 West Greenbrook Rd	North Caldwell	07006	Essex County	West Essex Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 228-1200	1,055	99	10.6	3.8%	842 (79.8%)	19 (1.8%)	101 (9.6%)	74 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.2%)	74.4	70^th of 426 public high schools	83.6%		72.5	64^th of 422 public high schools	84.8%	6	43.7	76.4	43.8		43.8	83.7	83.7	$9,583		$9,583
Essex County West Caldwell Technical	Public	9-12	620 Passaic Ave	West Caldwell	07006	Essex County	Essex County Schools of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 412-2205	349	37	9.4	75.1%	11 (3.2%)	134 (38.4%)	197 (56.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	46.4	180^th of 426 public high schools	57.7%		30.8	269^th of 422 public high schools	36.3%	89	15.6	69.7	28.6		28.6	50.0	50.0	$13,110	$420	$12,690
Passaic Valley Regional High School	Public	9-12	100 East Main Street	Little Falls	07424	Passaic County	Passaic Valley Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 890-2500	1,060	86	12.3	34.5%	516 (48.7%)	42 (4.0%)	429 (40.5%)	55 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.5%)	34.9	239^th of 426 public high schools	43.9%		31.4	265^th of 422 public high schools	37.2%	26	15.8	58.1	22.1		22.1	42.3	42.3	$15,358	$176	$15,182
James Caldwell High School	Public	9-12	265 Westville Ave	West Caldwell	07006	Essex County	Caldwell-West School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 228-6981	772	77	10.0	8.0%	589 (76.3%)	19 (2.5%)	121 (15.7%)	32 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.0%)	74.8	65^th of 426 public high schools	84.7%		66.1	95^th of 422 public high schools	77.5%	30	39.5	81.5	50.8		50.8	78.2	72.9	$14,431	$24	$14,407
Verona High School	Public	9-12	151 Fairview Ave	Verona	07044	Essex County	Verona Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 571-6750	628	54	11.6	0.5%	492 (78.3%)	12 (1.9%)	73 (11.6%)	21 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	63.4	112^th of 426 public high schools	73.7%		62.6	105^th of 422 public high schools	75.1%	7	52.9	73.6	31.8		31.8	45.6	45.6	$12,611	$135	$12,476
Cedar Grove High School	Public	9-12	90 Rugby Road	Cedar Grove	07009	Essex County	Cedar Grove Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 239-6400	460	45	10.2	2.8%	367 (79.8%)	13 (2.8%)	42 (9.1%)	29 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	45.4	189^th of 426 public high schools	55.6%		35.2	239^th of 422 public high schools	43.4%	50	20.6	67.3	23.4		23.4	51.2	51.2	$9,924	$27	$9,897
Wayne Valley High School	Public	9-12	551 Valley Road	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Wayne Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 317-2200	1,235	119	10.4	8.9%	847 (68.6%)	27 (2.2%)	239 (19.4%)	93 (7.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	66.9	96^th of 426 public high schools	77.5%		54.9	134^th of 422 public high schools	68.2%	38	38.9	73.0	40.0		40.0	85.7	85.7	$16,982	$363	$16,619
Montville Township High School	Public	9-12	100 Horseneck Road	Montville	07045	Morris County	Montville Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 331-7100	1,081	110	9.8	3.8%	687 (63.6%)	14 (1.3%)	109 (10.1%)	239 (22.1%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.8%)	21 (1.9%)	79.6	51^st of 426 public high schools	88.0%		76	54^th of 422 public high schools	87.2%	3	54.4	81.1	51.0	12.5	47.2	78.8	78.8	$15,537	$35	$15,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex High School

How many students attend Essex High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8 students attended Essex High School.

What is the racial makeup of Essex High School?

Students at Essex High School are 88% African American, 13% Hispanic.

What district is Essex High School in?

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission

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