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#353 of 534 private schools in NJ

Union Catholic Regional High School

High School

1600 MARTINE AVE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

588

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

588

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Jersey private schools

#353 of 534

In Scotch Plains

#2 of 5

public schools

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About Union Catholic Regional High School

Union Catholic Regional High School is a private high school in Scotch Plains, NJ. Union Catholic Regional High School serves approximately 588 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Union Catholic Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 534 private schools in NJ.

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
NJ avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Union Catholic Regional High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Union Catholic Regional High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Scotch Plains, NJ

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

15.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

588

This School

412

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59% vs 0%

Black 16.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.3% vs 0%

Union Catholic Regional High School Scotch Plains Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Union Catholic Regional High School (this school)	—	588	10.4:1	5.9
Union County Tech	0.6 mi	507	22:1	7.9
Academy For Allied Health Sciences	0.6 mi	304	20.3:1	7.7
Union County Magnet High School	0.6 mi	311	22.2:1	7.2
Academy For Performing Arts	0.6 mi	240	17.1:1	6.9
Academy For Information Technology	0.6 mi	303	20.2:1	6.5
Union County Career & Technical Institute	0.6 mi	17	0.8:1	—
Hillcrest Academy-North	2.2 mi	66	8.2:1	5.1
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School	2.4 mi	1,551	13.5:1	5.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention

B 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.7 / 10

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Enrollment 588

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.0%

Black 16.8%

Hispanic 12.4%

Two or More 7.3%

Asian 4.3%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1600 MARTINE AVE, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Union Catholic Regional High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Union County Tech (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Academy For Allied Health Sciences (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Union County Magnet High School (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scotch Plains, see our Scotch Plains schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Union County Magnet High School Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	311	7.2
Academy For Allied Health Sciences Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	304	7.7
Academy For Performing Arts Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	240	6.9
Union County Career & Technical Institute Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	17	—
Union County Tech Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	507	7.9
Academy For Information Technology Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	303	6.5
JCC OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Scotch Plains	0.6 mi	67	6.6
Terrill Middle School Scotch Plains	1.0 mi	834	7.9
McKinley Elementary School Westfield	1.4 mi	309	6.2
Thomas Edison Intermediate School Westfield	1.2 mi	774	8.4
William J. McGinn Elementary School Scotch Plains	1.3 mi	549	7.0
Westfield Senior High School Westfield	1.4 mi	1,784	6.5
Tamaques Elementary School Westfield	1.2 mi	444	6.9
Lincoln Early Childhood Center Westfield	1.3 mi	260	5.6
KINDERPREP Westfield	1.6 mi	8	—
JUMP IMMERSION SCHOOL Scotch Plains	1.2 mi	8	—
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School Scotch Plains	1.2 mi	548	7.7
HOLY TRINITY Westfield	1.6 mi	332	6.0
NEWMARK SCHOOL Scotch Plains	1.3 mi	89	5.7
NEWMARK HIGH SCHOOL Scotch Plains	1.3 mi	68	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$173,564

Median Home Value

$696,900

Median Rent

$1,816/mo

Population

24,667

College Educated

65%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Median Age

42.7

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HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City, NJ	512	5.9
High Point Regional High School District Sussex, NJ	803	5.9
ORATORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Summit, NJ	394	5.9
ST ROSE HIGH SCHOOL Belmar, NJ	382	5.9
Spotswood High School Spotswood, NJ	773	5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Union Catholic Regional High School

What grades does Union Catholic Regional High School serve?

Union Catholic Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Union Catholic Regional High School?

Union Catholic Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Catholic Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Catholic Regional High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Union Catholic Regional High School rank in NJ?

Union Catholic Regional High School ranks #353 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Union Catholic Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Catholic Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Union Catholic Regional High School a private school?

Yes, Union Catholic Regional High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Union Catholic Regional High School a religious school?

Union Catholic Regional High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 28 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 588
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 57
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Union County
Phone: (908) 889-1600

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