The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a public school district based in North Bergen that offers career and vocational education for public middle school and high school students in sixth through twelfth grades, and for adult students throughout Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Career And Technical Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Career And Technical Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Of Career And Technical Education's student population of 246 students has grown by 164% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of Career And Technical Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Career And Technical Education is 0.57, which is less 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
#1093 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
63%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
16%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Career And Technical Education's ranking?
Academy Of Career And Technical Education is ranked #1093 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Career And Technical Education?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Career And Technical Education is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy Of Career And Technical Education?
246 students attend Academy Of Career And Technical Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy Of Career And Technical Education students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy Of Career And Technical Education offer ?
Academy Of Career And Technical Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Career And Technical Education part of?
Academy Of Career And Technical Education is part of Hudson County Schools Of Technology.
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