Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Union County Tech ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Union County Tech's student population of 514 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union County Tech ranks within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Tech is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
27%
32%
Black
19%
15%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Tech's ranking?
Union County Tech is ranked #20 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Tech?
The graduation rate of Union County Tech is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Union County Tech?
514 students attend Union County Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Union County Tech students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Tech?
Union County Tech has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Tech offer ?
Union County Tech offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Union County Tech part of?
Union County Tech is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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