Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Applied Technology High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Applied Technology High School 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
Applied Technology High School's student population of 301 students has grown by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Applied Technology High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Applied Technology High School is 0.67, which is less 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
#25 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
29%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Applied Technology High School's ranking?
Applied Technology High School is ranked #25 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Applied Technology High School often compared to?
Applied Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bergen County Academies, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Applied Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Applied Technology High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Applied Technology High School?
301 students attend Applied Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Applied Technology High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Applied Technology High School?
Applied Technology High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Applied Technology High School offer ?
Applied Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Applied Technology High School part of?
Applied Technology High School is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
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