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#2371 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Academy of Career and Technical Education
High School · Hudson County Schools of Technology School District · Secaucus, NJ
A Hudson County Schools of Technology School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
One High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
- Math 43% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Academy of Career and Technical Education score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Career and Technical Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Secaucus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,746
Median home value
$557,800
Median rent
$2,197/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Jose Marti Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Miftaahul Uloom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $35,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy of Career and Technical Education is listed in Hudson County Schools of Technology School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Career and Technical Education
Academy of Career and Technical Education is a public high school in Secaucus, NJ, part of Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 69.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,371 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Career and Technical Education
What grades does Academy of Career and Technical Education serve?
Academy of Career and Technical Education serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Career and Technical Education?
Academy of Career and Technical Education has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Career and Technical Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Career and Technical Education is 69.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Career and Technical Education rank in NJ?
Academy of Career and Technical Education ranks #2,371 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Academy of Career and Technical Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Career and Technical Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Career and Technical Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Career and Technical Education has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Academy of Career and Technical Education a charter school?
No, Academy of Career and Technical Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of Career and Technical Education a Title I school?
No, Academy of Career and Technical Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Career and Technical Education?
38.3% of students at Academy of Career and Technical Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 69.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (201) 662-6800
- Area population (ZIP 07094)
- 21,437
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07094; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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