Union County Vocational-technical School District
School District · Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,838
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Union County Vocational-technical School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union County Vocational-technical School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Union County Tech
Scotch Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Academy for Allied Health Sciences
Scotch Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Union County Magnet High School
Scotch Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#106 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,838
$2,771 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,680 students
Typical than New Jersey median
The short answer
Union County Vocational-technical School District ranks #106 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Union County Vocational-technical School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union County Tech (7.9/10), Academy for Allied Health Sciences (7.7/10), and Union County Magnet High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union County Vocational-technical School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County Tech | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Academy for Allied Health Sciences | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Union County Magnet High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Academy for Performing Arts | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Academy for Information Technology | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union County Vocational-technical School District
Union County Vocational-technical School District is a Scotch Plains, New Jersey school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $22,838 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Union County Vocational-technical School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union County Tech, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Union County Vocational-technical School District students show an average math proficiency of 85.7% and ELA proficiency of 92.9%.
The district includes 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Union County Vocational-technical School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union County Vocational-technical School District with test data.
Schools in Union County Vocational-technical School District
8 schools High Schools 8
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Scotch Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 1,680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union County Vocational-technical School District?
Union County Vocational-technical School District has 8 schools in total — 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union County Vocational-technical School District?
The average composite rating for Union County Vocational-technical School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Union County Vocational-technical School District?
Union County Vocational-technical School District spends $22,838 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union County Vocational-technical School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union County Vocational-technical School District is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union County Vocational-technical School District?
Union County Tech is the highest-rated school in Union County Vocational-technical School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Union County Vocational-technical School District?
Across schools in Union County Vocational-technical School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 92.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union County Vocational-technical School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Union County Vocational-technical School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 92.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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