Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Salem County Career And Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem County Career And Technical High School's student population of 738 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salem County Career And Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem County Career And Technical High School is 0.42, 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
#1730 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Salem County Career And Technical High School's ranking?
Salem County Career And Technical High School is ranked #1730 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Salem County Career And Technical High School often compared to?
Salem County Career And Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, Woodstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem County Career And Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Salem County Career And Technical High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Salem County Career And Technical High School?
738 students attend Salem County Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Salem County Career And Technical High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem County Career And Technical High School?
Salem County Career And Technical High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem County Career And Technical High School offer ?
Salem County Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salem County Career And Technical High School part of?
Salem County Career And Technical High School is part of Salem County Vocational Technical School District.
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