Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District is home to 5 high-performing magnet schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools, which include East Brunswick Magnet School, Piscataway Magnet School, Woodbridge Academy Magnet School, Perth Amboy Magnet School, and Edison Academy Magnet School, demonstrate exceptional academic performance and a commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Woodbridge Academy Magnet School and Edison Academy Magnet School stand out as the highest-performing schools in the district, ranking 20th and 25th respectively out of 422 high schools in New Jersey. These schools boast 5-star ratings, over 95% proficiency in Algebra II and Science, and graduation rates of 100% and 98.1%. Meanwhile, Perth Amboy Magnet School serves a student population that is 82.2% Hispanic and 68.94% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet still maintains a 98.6% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, showcasing the district's commitment to equity.

Across the district, the schools exhibit a range of student-teacher ratios, from 10.9 at Piscataway Magnet School to 17.2 at East Brunswick Magnet School, suggesting that some schools may be able to provide more personalized attention and support. While the district's high-performing schools have very low rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, the overall commitment to equity is evident in the strong graduation and low dropout rates across all 5 schools.