Serving 111 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy's student population of 111 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy 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 Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is 0.51, 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
#1931 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
66%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
17%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is ranked #1931 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
111 students attend Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
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