Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology

www.essextech.org

1,154 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North 13th Street Tech, located in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized vocational-technical high school that operates as part of the Essex County Vocational Technical School District. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with intensive career and technical education (CTE) training. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and professional workforce preparation, the school aims to ensure that students graduate with both a high school diploma and industry-recognized certifications or skills relevant to high-demand career fields.

The school emphasizes a "learn-by-doing" approach, offering various specialized programs that prepare students for either immediate entry into the workforce or post-secondary education. Beyond its academic and technical offerings, North 13th Street Tech fosters a structured environment that prioritizes professional development, technical proficiency, and college readiness. As a key educational institution in Newark, it serves a diverse student body, providing them with the tools and mentorship necessary to navigate competitive industries and contribute to the local and regional economy.

1,154

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	596
Black	523
Asian	8
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
596 (51.8 %)
Black
523 (45.4 %)
Two or More
12 (1.0 %)
White
10 (0.9 %)
Asian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Essex County Schools of Technology
Phone:	(973)412-2203
Website:	http://www.essextech.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	781
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 272

Grade 10 234

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 283

Ungraded 131