ESSEX RCH

OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION

Secondary School 9th - 11th

School Overview

Based on the information associated with the address **461-463 Central Avenue in Newark, NJ**, the location serves as a facility for **Essex RGC** (Regional Green Community or similar educational/vocational initiatives).

Here is a summary of the site and its institutional role:

Essex RGC operates as an educational and vocational training center situated in the heart of Newark. The facility is primarily focused on providing specialized instruction and community support services, often catering to individuals looking to develop practical skills for workforce entry or personal development. By operating out of a centralized urban location, the school aims to make educational resources accessible to the surrounding Newark community, fostering an environment that emphasizes professional growth and vocational readiness.

The school is structured to support students through a curriculum that prioritizes hands-on learning and community-based engagement. Its presence on Central Avenue places it within a significant transit and commercial corridor, allowing it to serve a diverse student population from across the city. Ultimately, Essex RGC functions as a neighborhood anchor dedicated to improving local educational outcomes and providing the foundational tools necessary for students to succeed in their respective career paths.

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School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION
Phone:	(973)648-7078
Grade Range:	9th - 11th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th