Sussex County Technical School is a county-wide technical public high school located in Sparta Township in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Sussex County Vocational School District.
Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, Sussex County Technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex County Technical School's student population of 689 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Sussex County Technical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex County Technical School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sussex County Technical School's ranking?
Sussex County Technical School is ranked #1481 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sussex County Technical School often compared to?
Sussex County Technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Point Regional High School District, Wallkill Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex County Technical School?
The graduation rate of Sussex County Technical School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sussex County Technical School?
689 students attend Sussex County Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sussex County Technical School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex County Technical School?
Sussex County Technical School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sussex County Technical School offer ?
Sussex County Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sussex County Technical School part of?
Sussex County Technical School is part of Sussex County Technical School District.
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