Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to 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: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is ranked #699 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
343 students attend Somerset County Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset County Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School part of?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is part of Somerset County Vocational And Technical School District.
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