Academy of Career and Technical Education

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Academy of Career and Technical Education ranks 150 th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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The Academy of Career and Technical Education is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Secaucus, New Jersey, with a student population of 198. The school is part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology School District, which is ranked 119 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The Academy of Career and Technical Education has seen fluctuating statewide rankings, ranging from 150 out of 426 high schools in 2023-2024 to 241 out of 415 in 2021-2022. Its rating has also varied, with 3 stars out of 5 in 2023-2024 and 2023-2022, and 2 stars in 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools, the Academy generally ranks lower than High Technical High School (ranked 42 in 2023-2024) and County Prep High School (ranked 68 in 2023-2024), but higher than Academy of Technology Design (ranked 116 in 2023-2024). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male and Hispanic students tending to perform better than female and white students.

Despite serving a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, the Academy of Career and Technical Education's low-SES students have performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in the state for this subgroup. The school has also maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.9% to 100%, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.2%. However, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the NJSLA, has been mixed, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I and Science compared to the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

(201) 662-6800

District: Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 69.6

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.6%

White:

18.2%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Compare Details Academy of Career and Technical Education ranks better than 64.8% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy of Career and Technical Education who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy of Career and Technical Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Career and Technical Education 150^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Academy of Career and Technical Education in the ranking list.)

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Hudson County Schools of Technology School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson County Schools of Technology School District 119^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	35.56	230^th	405	43.2%
2022	35.79	241^st	415	41.9%
2023	40.76	203^rd	422	51.9%
2024	53.23	150^th	426	64.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	52.78	104^th	326	68.1%
2022	70.10	33^rd	324	89.8%
2023	61.90	59^th	344	82.8%
2024	51.37	97^th	350	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	34.30	248^th	402	38.3%
2022	32.48	253^rd	414	38.9%
2023	36.22	230^th	416	44.7%
2024	41.88	198^th	416	52.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	40.05	204^th	402	49.3%
2022	39.69	186^th	410	54.6%
2023	39.95	193^rd	414	53.4%
2024	55.52	117^th	415	71.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	41.98	193^rd	374	48.4%
2022	54.16	120^th	382	68.6%
2023	51.15	140^th	385	63.6%
2024	63.78	94^th	394	76.1%

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Rank History for White students at Academy of Career and Technical Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.99	311^th	335	7.2%
2024	91.90	11^th	337	96.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy of Career and Technical Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	4	1	5	35	0	3	48
2021	13	5	6	65	0	4	93
2022	26	8	8	94	0	5	141
2023	32	14	12	130	1	9	198
2024	38	20	10	133	1	7	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy of Career and Technical Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	48	2.2	21.3	6.3
2021	93	2.0	46.5	48.4
2022	141	2.0	70.5	45.4
2023	198	2.0	99.0	44.4
2024	209	3.0	69.6	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy of Career and Technical Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	48	2.2	21.3	6.3
2021	93	2.0	46.5	48.4
2022	141	2.0	70.5	45.4
2023	198	2.0	99.0	44.4
2024	209	3.0	69.6	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		NJSLA Geometry (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy of Career and Technical Education	Public	9-12	One High Tech Way	Secaucus	07094	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 662-6800	209	3	69.6	38.3%	38 (18.2%)	20 (9.6%)	133 (63.6%)	10 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	53.2	150^th of 426 public high schools	64.8%		40.8	203^rd of 422 public high schools	51.9%	53	18.6	74.2	34.4	34.4
High Technical High School	Public	9-12	One High Tech Way	Secaucus	07094	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 662-6801	842	95	8.8	34.0%	222 (26.4%)	55 (6.5%)	373 (44.3%)	141 (16.7%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	42 (5.0%)	82.5	42^nd of 426 public high schools	90.1%		76.7	51^st of 422 public high schools	87.9%	9	53.3	93.4	69.6	69.6	62.3		62.3	$11,480	$1,673	$9,807
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	299 Sip Avenue	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 714-4373	188	26	7.2	54.8%	54 (28.7%)	37 (19.7%)	50 (26.6%)	46 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	76.6	60^th of 426 public high schools	85.9%		69.8	74^th of 422 public high schools	82.5%	14	26.8	90.4	78.2	78.2	71.4		66.7	$14,454	$356	$14,098
Jose Marti STEM Academy	Public	9-12	1800 Summit Ave	Union City	07087	Hudson County	Union City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 348-5400	588	58	10.1	73.6%	16 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	548 (93.2%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86.7	27^th of 426 public high schools	93.7%		84	34^th of 422 public high schools	91.9%	7	47.3	95.7	70.8	70.8				$12,231	$466	$11,765
Union City High School	Public	9-12	2500 Kennedy Blvd	Union City	07087	Hudson County	Union City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 330-8678	3,089	181	17.0	76.6%	48 (1.6%)	56 (1.8%)	2,971 (96.2%)	14 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.1	249^th of 426 public high schools	41.5%		26.7	293^rd of 422 public high schools	30.6%	44	7.8	58.9	24.2	24.1		0.0	0.0	$9,632	$446	$9,186
William L Dickinson High School	Public	9-12	2 Palisade Ave	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 714-4400	1,856	129	14.3	66.6%	294 (15.8%)	308 (16.6%)	932 (50.2%)	273 (14.7%)	14 (0.8%)	14 (0.8%)	21 (1.1%)	14.3	376^th of 426 public high schools	11.7%		19	337^th of 422 public high schools	20.1%	39	14.2	24.6	4.0	4.2	6.7	19.2	14.6	$11,534	$519	$11,015
Hoboken High School	Public	9-12	Ninth & Clinton Sts	Hoboken	07030	Hudson County	Hoboken Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 356-3700	607	48	12.5	53.9%	162 (26.7%)	78 (12.9%)	327 (53.9%)	24 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	50.1	165^th of 426 public high schools	61.3%		44	187^th of 422 public high schools	55.7%	22	22.6	73.9	22.3	22.3	53.1		52.6	$19,451	$358	$19,093
County Prep High School	Public	9-12	525 Montgomery Street	Jersey City	07306	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 631-6302	917	95	9.6	53.1%	219 (23.9%)	57 (6.2%)	327 (35.7%)	257 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	49 (5.3%)	74.6	68^th of 426 public high schools	84.0%		82.6	41^st of 422 public high schools	90.3%	27	43.7	89.5	58.1	58.1	56.6		56.6	$16,033	$2,637	$13,396
Academy of Technology Design	Public	9-12	525 Montgomery Street	Jersey City	07302	Hudson County	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 631-6331	203	4	48.9	43.3%	39 (19.2%)	17 (8.4%)	109 (53.7%)	25 (12.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (4.9%)	62	116^th of 426 public high schools	72.8%		31.8	262^nd of 422 public high schools	37.9%	146	2.9	89.2	49.2	49.2	0.0		0.0
Dr Ronald McNair High School	Public	9-12	123 Coles Street	Jersey City	07302	Hudson County	Jersey City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 418-7617	698	45	15.4	34.0%	135 (19.3%)	97 (13.9%)	111 (15.9%)	304 (43.6%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	38 (5.4%)	91.3	11^th of 426 public high schools	97.4%		96.5	3^rd of 422 public high schools	99.3%	8	85.1		94.9	94.9	82.8	65.2	80.2	$11,528	$339	$11,189

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy of Career and Technical Education

How many students attend Academy of Career and Technical Education?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Academy of Career and Technical Education.

Is Academy of Career and Technical Education a good school?

Academy of Career and Technical Education ranks 150^th of 426 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Academy of Career and Technical Education in?

Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

What is the racial makeup of Academy of Career and Technical Education?

Students at Academy of Career and Technical Education are 64% Hispanic, 18% White, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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