Bergen County Technical High School, also known as Bergen Tech, is a four-year, tuition-free public magnet high school located in Teterboro, New Jersey serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro is 0.71, 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
#4 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro's ranking?
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro is ranked #4 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro often compared to?
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterborois often viewed alongside schools like Bergen County Academies, Applied Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro?
The graduation rate of Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro?
676 students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro?
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro offer ?
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro part of?
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2024
My daughter has been academically challenged and developed to conquer advanced academic concepts at BT. She is thrilled with her classmates and has made diverse, highly motivated, yet accepting friends. I can not say enough about the academic environment here. Thrilled to be part of this national-ranked high school
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