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#1449 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Sussex County Technical School
High School · Sussex County Technical School District · Sparta, NJ
A high school in Sparta, NJ where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
105 North Church Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sussex County Technical School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sussex County Technical School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,443
Median home value
$462,900
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstep AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Sparta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,045 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sussex County Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sussex County Technical School is listed in Sussex County Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sussex County Technical School
Sussex County Technical School is a public high school in Sparta, NJ, part of Sussex County Technical School District, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex County Technical School
What grades does Sussex County Technical School serve?
Sussex County Technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sussex County Technical School?
Sussex County Technical School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex County Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex County Technical School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sussex County Technical School rank in NJ?
Sussex County Technical School ranks #1,449 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Sussex County Technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex County Technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sussex County Technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sussex County Technical School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sussex County Technical School a charter school?
No, Sussex County Technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sussex County Technical School a Title I school?
No, Sussex County Technical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sussex County Technical School?
12.6% of students at Sussex County Technical School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (973) 383-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07871)
- 21,167
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07871; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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