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 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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 90% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), 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 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 650 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
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 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) 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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