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Union County Career & Technical Institute
High School · Union County Vocational-Technical School District
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
0.8:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
0.8:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Union County Career & Technical Institute
Union County Career & Technical Institute is a public high school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. The school serves approximately 17 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 0.8:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $173,564, where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 17 students, Union County Career & Technical Institute is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 0.8:1, Union County Career & Technical Institute offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.8:1
- Address
- 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Phone
- (908) 889-8288
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Union County Career & Technical Institute may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Westfield Senior High School (rated 8.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Westfield). Another option is Academy For Information Technology (rated 7.5/10). Additionally, Union County Magnet High School (rated 7.4/10). For more schools in Scotch Plains, see our Scotch Plains schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Union County Career & Technical Institute has a median household income of $173,564. It is a well-educated community where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $696,900, with a median rent of $1,816/month. The local poverty rate of 2.8% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROADSTEP ACADEMY Sparta, NJ | — |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus Paramus, NJ | — |
| CENTER FOR EDUCATION Marlton, NJ | — |
| DELAWARE VALLEY SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Hamilton, NJ | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY Cherry Hill, NJ | — |
| LAKELAND ANDOVER SCHOOL Newton, NJ | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Union County Career & Technical Institute
What grades does Union County Career & Technical Institute serve?
Union County Career & Technical Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union County Career & Technical Institute?
Union County Career & Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Career & Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Career & Technical Institute is 0.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Union County Career & Technical Institute a charter school?
No, Union County Career & Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union County Career & Technical Institute a Title I school?
No, Union County Career & Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union County Career & Technical Institute?
41.2% of students at Union County Career & Technical Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.2%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 889-8288
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Union County Vocational-Technical School District- District Enrollment
- 1,680
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,838
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