Below Average
#2165 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Salem County Career and Technical High School
High School · Salem County Vocational Technical School District · Woodstown, NJ
A Salem County Vocational Technical School District high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
880 Route 45 Box 350, Woodstown, NJ 08098
- Math 25% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salem County Career and Technical High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salem County Career and Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodstown), 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
$119,000
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Woodstown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 537 | 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.
Salem County Vocational Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,217NCES 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.
Salem County Career and Technical High School is listed in Salem County Vocational Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem County Career and Technical High School
Salem County Career and Technical High School is a public high school in Woodstown, NJ, part of Salem County Vocational Technical School District, serving approximately 733 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,165 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem County Career and Technical High School
What grades does Salem County Career and Technical High School serve?
Salem County Career and Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem County Career and Technical High School?
Salem County Career and Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem County Career and Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem County Career and Technical High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem County Career and Technical High School rank in NJ?
Salem County Career and Technical High School ranks #2,165 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Salem County Career and Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem County Career and Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Salem County Career and Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem County Career and Technical High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem County Career and Technical High School a charter school?
No, Salem County Career and Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem County Career and Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Salem County Career and Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem County Career and Technical High School?
18.1% of students at Salem County Career and Technical High School 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
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (856) 769-0101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08098)
- 9,475
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 08098; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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