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West Market Street Vocational School

Public | 9-12 | 729 students

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Posted December 1, 2004

My name is Lady, I'm a current junior student in TCC also known as; 'Newark Tech.' I've been in this school since the summer of 2002. All these years that I've been here are unforgetable. This school may need some arrangements, however, it has so many good teachers and our principal is the best, too bad he's leaving in January. I always have said that the day I become a parent my child will go to TCC. I believe this school has a lot to offer to every student, not only that but it also has a lot to offer to parents. The school gives meetings for the parents so they could know how their kids doing in school. Don't look any further, you found the perfect school for your child. Send an Application ASAP!
—Submitted by Lady Rivadeneyra, a former student


Posted January 15, 2004

My daughter goes to this school and she's very happy with all her classroom mates and teachers as well. Dr. Noble, the principal, is a wonderful leader.
—Submitted by Emma Solorzano, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learners85%
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former85%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learners80%
Non-migrant78%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former80%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Students30%
Female35%
Male24%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Non-economically disadvantaged21%
Special educationn/a
General education34%
English language learners17%
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former17%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 69% 17%
Hispanic 30% 20%
Asian 1% 8%
White 1% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Oge Denis

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Vocational education
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91 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Phone: (973) 412-2204

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