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#857 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 35% in state

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School

High School · Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District · Bridgewater, NJ

A high school in Bridgewater, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 6350, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

  • Math 42% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-12.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
District spending per student$59,668
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Somerset County Vocational Technical High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
81%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

13%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Somerset County Vocational Technical High School 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$165,983

Median home value

$562,400

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

61%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.8 mi1,070Compare →
Immaculata High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4private9–120.9 mi487Compare →
Bridgewater-raritan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.6 mi2,745Compare →
Somerset Secondary AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi67Compare →

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.

Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$59,668NCES 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.

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is listed in Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Somerset County Vocational Technical High School

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is a public high school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Somerset County Vocational Technical High School

What grades does Somerset County Vocational Technical High School serve?

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Somerset County Vocational Technical High School rank in NJ?

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School ranks #857 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Somerset County Vocational Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset County Vocational Technical High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School a charter school?

No, Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School a Title I school?

No, Somerset County Vocational Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset County Vocational Technical High School?

13.0% of students at Somerset County Vocational 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
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 08807)
38,438
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
43.1
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 08807; 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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