Salem County Career and Technical High School is a four-year vocational public high school located in Pilesgrove Township, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that serves the vocational education needs of students in ninth through twelfth grades in Salem County, as part of the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools.
Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Salem County Career And Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem County Career And Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Salem County Career And Technical High School's student population of 754 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Salem County Career And Technical High School 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 Salem County Career And Technical High School is 0.41, 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
#1500 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem County Career And Technical High School's ranking?
Salem County Career And Technical High School is ranked #1500 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Salem County Career And Technical High School often compared to?
Salem County Career And Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem High School, Woodstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem County Career And Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Salem County Career And Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Salem County Career And Technical High School?
754 students attend Salem County Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Salem County Career And Technical High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem County Career And Technical High School?
Salem County Career And Technical High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem County Career And Technical High School offer ?
Salem County Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem County Career And Technical High School part of?
Salem County Career And Technical High School is part of Salem County Vocational Technical School District.
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