Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Information Technology ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Information Technology's student population of 303 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Information Technology ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Information Technology is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Information Technology's ranking?
Academy For Information Technology is ranked #18 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Information Technology often compared to?
Academy For Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Allied Health Sciences, Union County Magnet High School, Academy For Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Academy For Information Technology is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Information Technology?
303 students attend Academy For Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Academy For Information Technology students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Information Technology?
Academy For Information Technology has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Information Technology offer ?
Academy For Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Information Technology part of?
Academy For Information Technology is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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