School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(21-22)26%
32%
Black
(21-22)71%
15%
White
(21-22)3%
40%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
96%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Essex Co Jdc?
73 students attend Essex Co Jdc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Essex Co Jdc students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Essex Co Jdc offer ?
Essex Co Jdc offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex Co Jdc part of?
Essex Co Jdc is part of Essex County Juvenile Detention Center School District.
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