Essex Campus Academy

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission

www.eresc.org/essex-campus-academy

37 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Essex Campus Academy (ECA), located at 369 Passaic Avenue in Fairfield, New Jersey, is an alternative educational program operated by the Essex County Vocational Technical School District. The academy is specifically designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering a smaller classroom ratio and a more personalized approach to learning, the academy aims to re-engage students academically and help them overcome barriers to success.

The curriculum at Essex Campus Academy emphasizes both academic recovery and behavioral development, often focusing on credit reclamation to ensure students remain on track for graduation. Beyond core academic subjects, the school integrates social-emotional support and vocational guidance to help students develop the life skills necessary for post-secondary success. By fostering a close-knit community, the academy provides a "second chance" pathway that helps students build the confidence and accountability needed to earn their high school diplomas and transition into productive adulthood.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex Campus Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	13
Black	23

Black
23 (62.2%)
Hispanic
13 (35.1%)
White
1 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
Phone:	(973)815-1389
Website:	http://www.eresc.org/essex-campus-academy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 16