Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Sussex County Technical 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex County Technical School's student population of 679 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sussex County Technical 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 Sussex County Technical School is 0.33, 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
#1481 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
81%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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 Sussex County Technical School's ranking?
Sussex County Technical School is ranked #1481 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sussex County Technical School often compared to?
Sussex County Technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallkill Valley Regional High School, High Point Regional High School District by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex County Technical School?
The graduation rate of Sussex County Technical School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sussex County Technical School?
679 students attend Sussex County Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sussex County Technical School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex County Technical School?
Sussex County Technical School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sussex County Technical School offer ?
Sussex County Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sussex County Technical School part of?
Sussex County Technical School is part of Sussex County Technical School District.
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