Summary:
The 07094 zip code in New Jersey is home to three high schools: High Technical High School, Secaucus High School, and Academy of Career and Technical Education. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are located within the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District and the Secaucus School District.
Among the three schools, High Technical High School stands out as the top performer. The school is ranked among the top 52 high schools in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 94.5% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.1% proficient or better in Algebra I. Additionally, the school boasts a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Secaucus High School and Academy of Career and Technical Education have lower performance on state assessments and are ranked 228th and 157th, respectively, out of 434 New Jersey high schools.
While all three schools have similar graduation and dropout rates, High Technical High School stands out with its higher spending per student ($11,480) compared to Secaucus High School ($12,407) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.8, suggesting that factors beyond funding may contribute to the school's academic success. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all three schools is an area of concern that warrants further investigation and improvement efforts.
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