The Union County Academy for Information Technology is a full-time four-year public high school located in Scotch Plains, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the Union County Vocational Technical Schools Campus.
Serving 307 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Information Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Information Technology's student population of 307 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Academy For Information Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Information Technology is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
11%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Information Technology's ranking?
Academy For Information Technology is ranked #85 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Information Technology often compared to?
Academy For Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Allied Health Sciences, Union County Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Academy For Information Technology is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Information Technology?
307 students attend Academy For Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Academy For Information Technology students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Information Technology?
Academy For Information Technology has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Information Technology offer ?
Academy For Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Information Technology part of?
Academy For Information Technology is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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