For the 2025 school year, there are 65 vocational public high schools serving 31,196 students in New Jersey.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public high schools in New Jersey are Bergen County Academies, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro and High Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
New Jersey vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bergen County Academies, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public High Schools in New Jersey (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
504 Route 46 West
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
High Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Convery Boulevard
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Biotechnology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7942
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Communications High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1740 New Bedford Road
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Monmouth County Academy Of Allied Health And Science
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-0058
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Edison Academy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Technology Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 291-0995
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Athletic Training And Physical Therapy
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Bryant Drive
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 627-4600
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 627-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Academy For Information Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Union County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Morris County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 East Main Street
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-4600
Denville, NJ 07834
(973) 627-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Hunterdon County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1445 State Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 149:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
High Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Knoll Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 664-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Passaic County Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Hunterdon Polytech Bartles Corner Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bartles Corner Road, Suite 2
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Cumberland County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 451-9000
Vineland, NJ 08360
(856) 451-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
Academy For Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1360 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 468-1445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
East Brunswick Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8700
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public high schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked vocational public high schools in New Jersey include Bergen County Academies, Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro and High Technology High School.
How many vocational public high schools are located in New Jersey?
65 vocational public high schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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