Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology is 0.73, 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
#566 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology's ranking?
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology is ranked #566 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology?
157 students attend Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology offer ?
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology part of?
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
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