Technology High School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/TEC

662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Technology High School, located in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized magnet school that serves as a cornerstone of the Newark Public Schools district. The institution is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating advanced technical training with traditional college-preparatory coursework, the school aims to equip students with the analytical and digital literacy skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

The school is well-regarded for its focused environment and its commitment to fostering innovation through specialized laboratories and a modern curriculum. Beyond academics, Technology High School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including robotics clubs, academic competitions, and career-readiness programs, which help students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. As part of the Newark educational landscape, it serves as a destination for highly motivated students who are looking to pursue higher education or professional pathways in engineering, computer science, and other technical fields.

662

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Technology High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	498
Black	88
Asian	13
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
498 (75.2%)
Black
88 (13.3%)
White
60 (9.1%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)481-5962
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/TEC
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 170

Grade 10 172

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 159