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Newark Tech High School Location 91 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103Information Type Vocational Public high school School district Essex County Vocational Technical Schools Principal Mr. Oge Denis Jr. Ed. S. Asst. Principal Ayisha Ingram-Robinson Faculty 59 (on FTE basis)[1] Grades 9 - 12 Enrollment 622 (as of 2009-10)[1] Student to teacher ratio 10.54[1] Athletics conference Mountain Valley Conference Website School website Newark Tech High School is a regional public high school located in Newark, that offers occupational and academic instruction for students in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Essex County Vocational Technical Schools.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 622 students and 59 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.54.[1] Newark Tech has a new Principal, Mr. Oge Denis Jr. Ed. S. and a new Vice Principal, Ayisha Ingram-Robinson. Freshman Orientation was held and students were informed of wearing school uniforms for the 2011-2012 school year.
The school was the 156th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 165th in 2008 out of 316 schools.[2] The school was ranked 204th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.[3] Baruti K. Kafele and Kristie M. Howard were former recognized Principal and Vice Principal, achieving the schools' recent academic achievements.
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Athletics
Newark Tech competes in the Mountain Valley Conference, which consists of public and parochial high schools covering Union County and Essex County in northern New Jersey. The conference operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Colors are purple, silver, and black.
As of 2011, the girls track and field was ranked number 6 in the nation for the Shuttle hurdles relay and the boys 4x400 team competed in the New Balance nationals. Both boys and girls team were successful in the Penn Relays track meet, with the boys winning first place in their heat in the 4x400 relay meter dash.[4]
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:[5]
- Mr. Oge Denis Jr. Ed. S. - Principal
- Ayisha Ingram-Robinson - Vice Principal
Reunion
Newark Tech had its first-ever All Alumni Class Reunion at the new gym on April 23, 2011, with alumni from the 1970s an onwards present. A majority of the alumni were from the late 80s/early 90s. There were VIP teachers and staff from various decades present as well. The oldest alumni was a 1954 graduate, John Scranton, who was a Print Shop Teacher/Coach in later years. Mr. Scranton as well as other VIPs worked at the old school (Sussex Avenue) and the new school (West Market Street.) A video presentation was done of yearbooks and alumni's private photos. The reunion was a goal of Vandovese "Makepiece" Williams, an English teacher with 42 years at the school who died on January 26, 2011, short of seeing his vision, but his students accomplished his dream with the All Alumni Class Reunion.
References
- ^ a b c d Newark Tech High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 6, 2011.
- ^ Staff. "2010 Top High Schools", New Jersey Monthly, August 16, 2010. Accessed July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank", New Jersey Monthly, September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.
- ^ Lambert, Jim; and Bevensee, Rich. "Penn Relays: Paramus Catholic, Newark Tech, South Brunswick reach Tri-State 4x100 final", The Star-Ledger, April 28, 2011. Accessed July 19, 2011.
- ^ Home page, Newark Tech High School. Accessed May 12, 2011.
External links
- Newark Tech High School
- Essex County Vocational Technical Schools
- Essex County Vocational Technical Schools's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Statistical data for the Essex County Vocational Technical Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Newark Tech Alumni Association
Coordinates: 40°44′23″N 74°10′55″W / 40.739794°N 74.181867°W
Mountain Valley Conference (NJSIAA) Mountain Division Valley Division David Brearley • Jonathan Dayton • Kent Place • New Providence • Newark Tech • Oak Knoll • Oratory Prep • Roselle Catholic • St. Mary of the Assumption
Categories:- High schools in Essex County, New Jersey
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