Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
Career and Technical School · NEWARK, NJ
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology is a career and technical school school in NEWARK, New Jersey, serving grades 09–12 with 1,230 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 635 | 52% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 547 | 44% |
| White | 23 | 2% |
| Asian | 14 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0% |
| Not Specified | 4 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 1,230 | 561M / 665F |
English Language Learners: 69 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% +10.4pp | 25.6% | 522 |
| Reading Proficiency | 61.0% +14.2pp | 46.8% | 278 |
| Science Proficiency | 10.0% | — | 318 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 97.0% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 1,230 | 100% |
Contact & Location
498-544 West Market St
NEWARK, NJ 07107
Phone: (973)412-2203
http://www.essextech.orgDistrict
Essex County Schools of TechnologyPer-pupil expenditure: $56,569
District enrollment: 2,017
Other Schools in District
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07107) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340480002074
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD