Is Academy For Information Technology a good school?

Yes! Academy For Information Technology is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 426 New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Academy For Information Technology?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Academy For Information Technology.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Information Technology?

Students at Academy For Information Technology are 33% Asian, 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Academy For Information Technology

Summary:

The Academy For Information Technology is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, part of the highly-ranked Union County Vocational-Technical School District. With just 297 students, the school has consistently been among the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking as high as 1st out of 416 schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

The Academy For Information Technology stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 100% proficiency in 9th grade English Language Arts, 82% proficiency in Geometry, and 90.1% proficiency in 11th grade Science on recent NJSLA assessments - significantly outpacing district and state averages. The school also maintains high graduation rates of 91.1% and low dropout rates ranging from 0.2% to 1.2%. Notably, the school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, indicating a focus on equity and inclusion.

The Academy For Information Technology's success is further bolstered by its proximity to other high-performing schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District, including Union County Magnet High School and Union County Technical. This clustering of high-quality educational options in the area likely contributes to the overall academic excellence of the region. While the school faces some challenges with chronic absenteeism, its efficient resource allocation, with spending per student slightly above the district average, suggests a strong commitment to supporting student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-2997

(908) 889-8288

District: Union County Vocational-Technical School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,671

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

33.3%

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Information Technology ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy For Information Technology 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Academy For Information Technology is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (33.3%), White (29.4%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy For Information Technology is 20.1. 5 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Academy For Information Technology employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Information Technology is $8,671. 4 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy For Information Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Information Technology 4^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Academy For Information Technology in the ranking list.)

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Union County Vocational-Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Vocational-Technical School District 24^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	89.19	1^st	361	99.7%
2008	88.14	8^th	359	97.8%
2009	88.59	1^st	370	99.7%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	85.29	1^st	388	99.7%
2013	84.81	1^st	396	99.7%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	98.20	5^th	406	98.8%
2016	98.11	3^rd	409	99.3%
2017	97.22	6^th	411	98.5%
2018	97.12	7^th	415	98.3%
2019	95.50	1^st	416	99.8%
2021	98.57	2^nd	405	99.5%
2022	94.62	10^th	415	97.6%
2023	90.02	17^th	422	96.0%
2024	93.87	4^th	426	99.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.36	1^st	403	99.8%
2019	97.50	1^st	408	99.8%
2021	99.18	4^th	402	99.0%
2022	95.48	9^th	414	97.8%
2023	86.05	20^th	416	95.2%
2024	92.96	7^th	416	98.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.31	3^rd	405	99.3%
2019	94.13	16^th	407	96.1%
2021	98.61	10^th	402	97.5%
2022	97.36	6^th	410	98.5%
2023	93.06	15^th	414	96.4%
2024	93.49	7^th	415	98.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	90.28	10^th	198	94.9%
2019	83.79	15^th	191	92.1%
2021	92.59	6^th	165	96.4%
2022	92.86	2^nd	175	98.9%
2023	87.50	11^th	172	93.6%
2024	90.72	2^nd	174	98.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.74	2^nd	368	99.5%
2019	99.98	1^st	364	99.7%
2021	99.89	6^th	374	98.4%
2022	99.87	2^nd	382	99.5%
2024	98.73	4^th	394	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Academy For Information Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	96.91	9^th	340	97.4%
2019	94.56	10^th	339	97.1%
2021	97.58	7^th	336	97.9%
2022	97.01	6^th	335	98.2%
2023	98.27	3^rd	335	99.1%
2024	93.52	8^th	337	97.6%

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

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	63	31	36	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	154
2006	99	31	43	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	204
2007	109	30	41	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2008	121	28	42	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2009	131	35	31	28	0	7	2	0	234
2010	133	32	37	28	0	3	5	0	238
2011	145	30	38	28	0	1	5	0	247
2012	148	28	37	33	0	1	5	0	252
2013	154	23	40	33	0	2	7	0	259
2014	147	21	48	35	0	3	9	0	263
2015	140	24	52	40	1	3	6	0	266
2016	137	24	61	43	1	3	6	0	275
2017	139	26	65	51	1	1	4	0	287
2018	146	25	69	53	1	1	5	0	300
2019	128	23	70	57	1	2	3	0	284
2020	124	26	67	59	1	2	5	0	284
2021	104	28	88	54	1	2	7	0	284
2022	99	30	91	60	1	1	4	1	287
2023	100	34	97	57	0	1	6	2	297
2024	89	34	101	65	1	1	10	2	303

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Information Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	154	8.5	18.1	n/a
2006	204	16.0	12.8	8.8
2007	211	20.4	10.3	10.9
2008	218	20.0	10.9	11
2009	234	25.8	9.9	15.8
2010	238	24.0	9.9	16
2011	247	23.4	10.5	15.8
2012	252	25.5	9.8	7.1
2013	259	26.3	9.8	8.5
2014	263	27.7	9.4	8
2015	266	28.0	9.5	7.5
2016	275	23.0	11.9	4
2017	287	25.2	11.3	10.8
2018	300	13.9	21.4	7.7
2019	284	14.9	18.9	9.2
2020	284	15.3	18.4	8.1
2021	284	15.2	18.6	7.4
2022	287	15.2	18.8	5.9
2023	297	16.2	18.2	9.1
2024	303	15.0	20.1	6.6

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 For Information Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	154	8.5	18.1	n/a
2006	204	16.0	12.8	8.8
2007	211	20.4	10.3	10.9
2008	218	20.0	10.9	11
2009	234	25.8	9.9	15.8
2010	238	24.0	9.9	16
2011	247	23.4	10.5	15.8
2012	252	25.5	9.8	7.1
2013	259	26.3	9.8	8.5
2014	263	27.7	9.4	8
2015	266	28.0	9.5	7.5
2016	275	23.0	11.9	4
2017	287	25.2	11.3	10.8
2018	300	13.9	21.4	7.7
2019	284	14.9	18.9	9.2
2020	284	15.3	18.4	8.1
2021	284	15.2	18.6	7.4
2022	287	15.2	18.8	5.9
2023	297	16.2	18.2	9.1
2024	303	15.0	20.1	6.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy For Information Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$36 (0.4%)	$8,635 (99.6%)	$8,671

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy For Information Technology

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 416 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 422 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Information Technology)	98.5	98.6	0.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	96.8	96.6	0.2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Academy For Information Technology)	97.3	100	2.7%
9th Grade Algebra I (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	89.7	74.8	14.9%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
9th Grade Geometry (Academy For Information Technology)	100	64.5	35.5%
9th Grade Geometry (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	98	87.2	10.8%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy For Information Technology)	97.3	100	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	89.1	74.8	14.3%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Academy For Information Technology)	93.2	64.5	28.7%
End of Course Geometry (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	80.6	87.2	6.6%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%
End of Course Algebra II (Academy For Information Technology)	100	100
End of Course Algebra II (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	94.5	100	5.5%
End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)	56.3	57.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	297	4.6%
African American	23	34	47.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	70	97	38.6%
Hispanic	57	57
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	128	100	21.9%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	9.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Academy For Information Technology

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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)			NJSLA Algebra II (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	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy For Information Technology	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-8288	303	15	20.1	6.6%	89 (29.4%)	34 (11.2%)	65 (21.5%)	101 (33.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	93.9	4^th of 426 public high schools	99.1%		90	17^th of 422 public high schools	96.0%	13	90.1	100.0			93.4	65.0	82.0	100.0	100.0	$8,671	$36	$8,635
Union County Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-8288	17	22	.7	41.2%	5 (29.4%)	4 (23.5%)	6 (35.3%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$8,313	$972	$7,341
Union County Technical	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Rd	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 889-8288	507	24	21.3	9.1%	187 (36.9%)	85 (16.8%)	159 (31.4%)	51 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.3%)	83.4	38^th of 426 public high schools	91.1%		94.9	6^th of 422 public high schools	98.6%	32	55.1	97.5	72.7	72.7	88.3	35.7	55.5			$6,462	$23	$6,439
Union County Magnet High School	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-8288	311	15	20.9	6.4%	88 (28.3%)	19 (6.1%)	70 (22.5%)	123 (39.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	93.4	6^th of 426 public high schools	98.6%		95.9	5^th of 422 public high schools	98.8%	1	98.8	98.7			88.5	75.0	84.2	100.0	100.0	$8,753	$36	$8,717
Academy For Performing Arts	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 889-8288	240	15	16.3	5.8%	100 (41.7%)	40 (16.7%)	75 (31.3%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	80	49^th of 426 public high schools	88.5%		79.9	45^th of 422 public high schools	89.3%	4	51.6	95.6	60.9	60.9		40.6	45.0			$11,042	$46	$10,996
Academy For Allied Health Sciences	Public	9-12	1776 Raritan Road	Scotch Plains	07076	Union County	Union County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 889-8288	304	16	19.3	8.2%	99 (32.6%)	39 (12.8%)	67 (22.0%)	90 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	92	8^th of 426 public high schools	98.1%		97.1	1^st of 422 public high schools	99.8%	7	89.1	98.7			93.4	42.9	72.5			$8,221	$35	$8,186
Hillcrest Academy-South	Public	9-12	1571 Lamberts Mill Road	Westfield	07090	Union County	Union County Educational Services Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 654-8558	78	11	7.4	79.5%	4 (5.1%)	26 (33.3%)	48 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$40,503		$40,503
Lamberts Mill Academy	Public	6-12	1571 Lamberts Mill Road	Westfield	07090	Union County	Union County Educational Services Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 233-7581	44	10	4.3	36.4%	11 (25.0%)	19 (43.2%)	14 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$42,194		$42,194
Westfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	550 Dorian Road	Westfield	07090	Union County	Westfield Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 789-4500	1,784	152	11.7	1.8%	1,409 (79.0%)	40 (2.2%)	128 (7.2%)	145 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	54 (3.0%)	79.7	50^th of 426 public high schools	88.3%		85.3	30^th of 422 public high schools	92.9%	20	64.3	82.0	41.2	40.1	73.8		73.5	93.4	87.6	$7,575		$7,575
Arthur L. Johnson High School	Public	9-12	365 Westfield Avenue	Clark	07066	Union County	Clark Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 382-0910	754	65	11.6	4.9%	589 (78.1%)	17 (2.3%)	128 (17.0%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	46.3	182^nd of 426 public high schools	57.3%		37.9	221^st of 422 public high schools	47.6%	39	30.0	67.5	21.3	21.3	42.9		42.9			$13,478	$122	$13,356

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