Union County Career & Technical Institute serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than 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: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Career & Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union County Career & Technical Institute's student population of 17 students has grown by 183% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union County Career & Technical Institute is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
35%
15%
White
29%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union County Career & Technical Institute?
17 students attend Union County Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Union County Career & Technical Institute students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Career & Technical Institute?
Union County Career & Technical Institute has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Career & Technical Institute offer ?
Union County Career & Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County Career & Technical Institute part of?
Union County Career & Technical Institute is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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