How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Union County Magnet High School | Union County Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ |
| School Type | vocational | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 297 | 502 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Union County Magnet High School | Union County Tech |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,433 | $22,433 |
| District | Union County Vocational-Technical School District | Union County Vocational-Technical School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Union County Magnet High School | Union County Tech |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 37.2% |
| African American | 7.4% | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% | 32.0% |
| Asian | 38.5% | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Union County Magnet High School | Union County Tech |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 148.5:1 | 167.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.