The Union County Vocational-Technical High School is a full-time vocational public high school, located in Scotch Plains in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Union County Technical ranks in the top 5% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Union County Technical's student population of 507 students has grown by 5% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Motto
A quality learning experience is provided that fosters democratic values, risk taking and a love of learning.
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Union County Technical ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Technical is 0.73, which is more 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
#89 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
37%
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
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union County Technical's ranking?
Union County Technical is ranked #89 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Technical?
The graduation rate of Union County Technical is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union County Technical?
507 students attend Union County Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Union County Technical students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union County Technical?
Union County Technical has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Technical offer ?
Union County Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County Technical part of?
Union County Technical is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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