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County Prep High School vs. High Tech High School

Should you attend County Prep High School or High Tech High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
County Prep High School
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
High Tech High School
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

County Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

High Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, County Prep High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 842 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
917 students
842 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at County Prep High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at County Prep High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Tech High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at County Prep High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at County Prep High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#197 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#294 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of County Prep High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Tech High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in NJ)
54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Prep High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 1% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Prep High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at County Prep High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NJ)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of County Prep High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High Tech High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of County Prep High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of High Tech High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
237
218
Grade 10 Students
214
208
Grade 11 Students
232
204
Grade 12 Students
234
212

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at County Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at County Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at County Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at County Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at County Prep High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of County Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at County Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at County Prep High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hudson County Schools Of Technology and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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