Top Rankings
Union 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,687 students in Union County Vocational-Technical School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Union County Vocational-Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Union County Vocational-Technical School District are Academy For Allied Health Sciences, Union County Magnet High School and Academy For Information Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Union County Vocational-Technical School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,687 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Union County Vocational-Technical School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 650 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
361 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
438 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
33%
# Black Students
237 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
586 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
35%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
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:
425
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
438
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
415
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
398
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
11
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,999 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,750
$27,145
Spending / Student
$19,999
$26,033
Best Union County Vocational-Technical School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Information Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Union County Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Simon Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Kapkowski Road
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
121-125 Chestnut Street
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 793-9800
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 793-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
Union County Vocational-Technical School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,687 students.
What is the rank of Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
Union County Vocational-Technical School District is ranked #15 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
35% of Union County Vocational-Technical School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union County Vocational-Technical School District?
Union County Vocational-Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Union County Vocational-Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,999 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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