Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
Tel:
(609) 625-2249
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology serves 1,554 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology's student population of 1,554 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,554 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 127 teachers |
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School Comparison
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Atlantic County Institute Of Technology is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1641 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 29% |
| Black | 21% | 15% |
| White | 34% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlantic County Vocational School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Atlantic County Institute Of Technology is Atlantic County Alternative High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is George L. Hess Educational Complex (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mays Landing Atlantic County Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
0.2 miles
4805 Nawakwa Blvd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2249 0.2 9-12 56 - Mays Landing George L. Hess Educational Complex Grades: 2-5 | 1,374 student
0.7 miles
700 Babcock Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-6101 0.7 2-5 1,374 - Mays Landing Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools Special Education School
Grades: PK-8 | 197 students
0.8 miles
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147 0.8 PK-8 197 - Mays Landing Atlantic County High School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 149 students
0.8 miles
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-5663 0.8 9-12 149 - Mays Landing Oakcrest High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,000 student
1.0 miles
1824 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-2600 1.0 9-12 1,000
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