Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 540 Farview Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District serves as a premier specialized public educational system within the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating across six active, non-charter school facilities in a suburban setting, the district focuses exclusively on high school education, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. As an active vocational and special education district, it provides specialized academic and technical pathways designed to foster career readiness and advanced learning tailored to the modern workforce.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a vibrant student body of 2,719 high schoolers, including 749 ninth graders, 693 tenth graders, 652 eleventh graders, and 625 seniors. To support this robust enrollment, the district maintains a substantial staffing infrastructure totaling over 1,120 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes 510 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 30 instructional aides, and over 580 dedicated support staff members, establishing an exceptionally favorable student-to-educator ratio that ensures personalized instruction and comprehensive student guidance across all six specialized campuses.
6
Total Schools
2,719
Total Students
510.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
Demographic Student Count
White941
Hispanic514
Black177
Asian1,067
American Indian6
Pacific Islander11
  • Asian
    1,067 (39.3%)
  • White
    941 (34.6%)
  • Hispanic
    514 (18.9%)
  • Black
    177 (6.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High6
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Special Education/Vocational District
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,719*
Teachers (FTE):510.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3