The Union County Magnet High School is a magnet public high school located in Scotch Plains on the Union County Vocational Technical Schools Campus, serving the vocational and technical educational needs of students in ninth through twelfth grades throughout Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 297 students in grades 9-12, Union County Magnet High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union County Magnet High School 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
Union County Magnet High School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Advancing the learning and well-being of all students.
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Union County Magnet High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union County Magnet High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
11%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 Union County Magnet High School's ranking?
Union County Magnet High School is ranked #13 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union County Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Union County Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Union County Magnet High School?
297 students attend Union County Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Union County Magnet High School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union County Magnet High School?
Union County Magnet High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union County Magnet High School offer ?
Union County Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union County Magnet High School part of?
Union County Magnet High School is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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