The Union County Vocational-Technical High School is a full-time vocational public high school, located in Scotch Plains in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Union County Career & Technical Institute serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union County Career & Technical Institute's student population of 17 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union County Career & Technical Institute is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
35%
34%
Black
24%
14%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Union County Career & Technical Institute?
17 students attend Union County Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Union County Career & Technical Institute students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union County Career & Technical Institute?
Union County Career & Technical Institute has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Career & Technical Institute offer ?
Union County Career & Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County Career & Technical Institute part of?
Union County Career & Technical Institute is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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