Very Good
#451 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 18% in state
Union County Tech
High School · Union County Vocational-technical School District · Scotch Plains, NJ
An Union County Vocational-technical School District high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1776 RARITAN RD, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Math 69% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 98% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union County Tech score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Union County Tech 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,564
Median home value
$696,900
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07076; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Allied Health SciencesEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Academy for Information TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Union County Career & Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | 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.
Union County Vocational-technical School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,838NCES 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.
Union County Tech is listed in Union County Vocational-Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union County Tech
Union County Tech is a public high school in Scotch Plains, NJ, part of Union County Vocational-technical School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union County Tech
What grades does Union County Tech serve?
Union County Tech serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Union County Tech?
Union County Tech has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Tech is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union County Tech rank in NJ?
Union County Tech ranks #451 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Union County Tech's MySchoolScout rating?
Union County Tech has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Union County Tech?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union County Tech has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union County Tech a charter school?
No, Union County Tech is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union County Tech a Title I school?
No, Union County Tech is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union County Tech?
9.1% of students at Union County Tech 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (908) 889-8288
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07076)
- 24,667
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 07076; 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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