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Union County Magnet High School vs. Academy For Information Technology

Should you attend Union County Magnet High School or Academy For Information Technology? 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
Union County Magnet High School
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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10/
10
Top 1%
Academy For Information Technology
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Union County Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Academy For Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Union County Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Information Technology ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
311 students
303 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union County Magnet 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 Academy For Information Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
63% | 37%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union County Magnet High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Academy For Information Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union County Magnet 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 Academy For Information Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union County Magnet High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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

#8 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 1%)
#18 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union County Magnet High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Academy For Information Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NJ)
90-94%
(Top 1% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union County Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in NJ)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union County Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NJ)
90-94%
(Top 1% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union County Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NJ)
≥90%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Union County Magnet High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 graduation rate of Academy For Information Technology with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union County Magnet High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Academy For Information Technology by grade.
Grade 9 Students
79
84
Grade 10 Students
72
71
Grade 11 Students
83
74
Grade 12 Students
77
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union County Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union County Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union County Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union County Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union County Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union County Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union County Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union County Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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 Academy For Information Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District 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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