The Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School is a fully accredited, four-year vocational public high school located on an 80-acre campus in Bridgewater Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School's student population of 353 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School's ranking?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is ranked #614 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
353 students attend Somerset County Vocational Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset County Vocational Technical High School offer ?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School part of?
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is part of Somerset County Vocational And Technical School District.
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