Union County Technical

1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Union County Technical ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union County Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Union County Technical's student population of 507 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Union County Technical ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Technical 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#235 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union County Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Union County Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
34%
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Black
17%
15%
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White
37%
38%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Union County Technical and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Union County Technical and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union County Technical's ranking?
Union County Technical is ranked #235 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Technical?
The graduation rate of Union County Technical is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union County Technical?
507 students attend Union County Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Union County Technical students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Technical?
Union County Technical has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Technical offer ?
Union County Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County Technical part of?
Union County Technical is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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