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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Essex High School
High School in Fairfield · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Essex Campus Academy
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West Essex High School
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About Essex High School
Essex High School is a public high school in Fairfield, NJ, part of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission. Essex High School serves approximately 8 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Essex High School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 8 students, Essex High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.6:1 students to teachers, Essex High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time 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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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 11 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
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. West Essex High School (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby North Caldwell). Another option is BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Little Falls). Additionally, Essex County West Caldwell Tech (rated 6.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby West Caldwell). 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 | 4.0 |
| West Essex High School North Caldwell | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| West Essex Middle School North Caldwell | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Winston S. Churchill School Fairfield | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| 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 | 6.5 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| 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 | 8.7 |
| Washington Elementary School West Caldwell | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech West Caldwell | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Harrison School West Caldwell | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| North End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Ryerson Elementary School Wayne | 2.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Adlai E. Stevenson School Fairfield | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Essex High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
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
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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
Resources & Links
District
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $217,451
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