Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
High Tech High School's student population of 913 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Tech High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech High School is 0.71, 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
#191 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
45%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech High School's ranking?
High Tech High School is ranked #191 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are High Tech High School often compared to?
High Tech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, County Prep High School, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech High School?
The graduation rate of High Tech High School is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend High Tech High School?
913 students attend High Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of High Tech High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech High School?
High Tech High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Tech High School offer ?
High Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High School part of?
High Tech High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District.
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