Biotechnology High School serves 315 students in grades 9-12.
Biotechnology High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biotechnology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Biotechnology High School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Biotechnology High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Biotechnology High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
56%
10%
Hispanic
2%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biotechnology High School's ranking?
Biotechnology High School is ranked #124 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biotechnology High School?
The graduation rate of Biotechnology High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Biotechnology High School?
315 students attend Biotechnology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Biotechnology High School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biotechnology High School?
Biotechnology High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biotechnology High School offer ?
Biotechnology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biotechnology High School part of?
Biotechnology High School is part of Monmouth County Vocational School District.
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