Top Rankings
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 481 students in Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
481 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
42%
34%
% Black
29%
14%
% White
15%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,312 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,260 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,312
$26,937
Spending / Student
$34,260
$25,834
Best Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County?
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County manages 5 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County?
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County is ranked #319 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County?
42% of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County?
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,260 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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