Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Union County Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Union County Magnet High School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union County Magnet High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Magnet 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
#8 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Magnet High School's ranking?
Union County Magnet High School is ranked #8 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Union County Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union County Magnet High School?
303 students attend Union County Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Union County Magnet High School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Magnet High School?
Union County Magnet High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Magnet High School offer ?
Union County Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County Magnet High School part of?
Union County Magnet High School is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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