Union County Vocational-Technical School District

District Overview
Situated at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Union County Vocational-Technical School District operates as an active, specialized public education system within a large suburban setting of the New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area. As a non-charter specialized district, it encompasses eight operational schools designed exclusively to serve secondary students in ninth through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 1,703 students evenly distributed across the high school grades, the district provides a dynamic educational environment that integrates career-focused technical training with standard secondary education.

The district's instructional framework is supported by a robust professional workforce tailored to meet the demands of specialized schooling. Its staffing context includes approximately 289 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 229 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district personnel to over 518 full-time equivalent positions. This strong educator-to-student presence fosters a resource-rich environment capable of serving a highly diverse student population. For parents exploring alternative secondary pathways, students seeking hands-on career preparation, and researchers studying suburban technical education, the Union County Vocational-Technical School District stands as a prominent example of a well-supported, high-school-focused public district.
8
Total Schools
1,703
Total Students
289.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County Vocational-Technical School District
Demographic Student Count
White583
Hispanic456
Black217
Asian360
Two or More66
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    583 (34.5%)
  • Hispanic
    456 (27.0%)
  • Asian
    360 (21.3%)
  • Black
    217 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    66 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Union County Vocational-Technical School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High8
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Special Education/Vocational District
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:1,703*
Teachers (FTE):289.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9