Top Rankings
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,535 students in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
Public Schools in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,535 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 650 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
976 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
39%
10%
# Hispanic Students
424 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
33%
# Black Students
169 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
949 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
37%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
-
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
696
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
640
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
638
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
560
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
1
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,420 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,624 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,420
$27,145
Spending / Student
$39,624
$26,033
Best Bergen County Vocational Technical School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #55.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,535 students.
What is the rank of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District is ranked #1 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
39% of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergen County Vocational Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,624 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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