High Tech High School is a full-time public magnet high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Secaucus, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology.
Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High Tech High School's student population of 790 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Tech High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech High School is 0.70, 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
#294 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech High School's ranking?
High Tech High School is ranked #294 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are High Tech High School often compared to?
High Tech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like County Prep High School, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech High School?
The graduation rate of High Tech High School is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend High Tech High School?
790 students attend High Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of High Tech High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Tech High School?
High Tech High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does High Tech High School offer ?
High Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Tech High School part of?
High Tech High School is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology.
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