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Essex High School
High School · Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
369 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
1.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
1.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Essex High School
Essex High School is a public high school in Fairfield, NJ, part of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission. The school serves approximately 8 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 1.6:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $113,750, where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 8 students, Essex High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1.6:1, Essex High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.6:1
- Address
- 369 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Phone
- (973) 815-1389
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores NJ EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Location
369 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Essex High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Essex County West Caldwell Tech (rated 7.8/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby West Caldwell). Another option is West Essex High School (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby North Caldwell). Additionally, BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Little Falls). For more schools in Fairfield, see our Fairfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Campus Academy Fairfield | 0.0 mi | 4.6 |
| West Essex High School North Caldwell | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| West Essex Middle School North Caldwell | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Winston S. Churchill School Fairfield | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| GLENVIEW ACADEMY Fairfield | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| THE GRAMON SCHOOL Fairfield | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS Fairfield | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Grandview Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| LAKEVIEW LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 1.8 mi | — |
| MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School Lincoln Park | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Washington Elementary School West Caldwell | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech West Caldwell | 2.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Harrison School West Caldwell | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| North End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Ryerson Elementary School Wayne | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Adlai E. Stevenson School Fairfield | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07004 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$113,750
Median Home Value
$651,800
Median Rent
$2,576/mo
Population
7,712
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
49.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Essex High School has a median household income of $113,750. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $651,800, with a median rent of $2,576/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.0%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROADSTEP ACADEMY Sparta, NJ | — |
| LAKEVIEW LEARNING CENTER Wayne, NJ | — |
| Monmouth County Career Center Freehold, NJ | — |
| PHILLIPS GLOBAL INSTITUTE Jersey City, NJ | — |
| RIO GRANDE BAPTIST ACADEMY Rio Grande, NJ | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Essex High School
What grades does Essex High School serve?
Essex High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Essex High School?
Essex High School has an enrollment of approximately 8 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex High School is 1.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Essex High School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Essex High School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Essex High School a charter school?
No, Essex High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex High School a Title I school?
No, Essex High School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (18/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 815-1389
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $217,451
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