Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Bergen County Vocational Technical School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,630 students in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
Public Schools in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,630 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#17 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
72%
38%
96%
49%
87%
23%
(21-22)
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
36%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,996 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,193 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,996
$26,931
Spending / Student
$38,193
$25,828

Best Bergen County Vocational Technical School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,630 students.
What is the rank of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District is ranked #1 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
39% of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergen County Vocational Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,193 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,630 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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