School Overview
The Mercer County Technical School (MCTS) STEM Academy, located on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ, is a highly specialized four-year public high school designed for students with a deep passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a "school-within-a-school" model, it offers a rigorous, honors-level curriculum that integrates STEM disciplines with traditional humanities, preparing students for success in competitive university programs. The academy emphasizes project-based learning and inquiry, challenging students to move beyond textbooks to solve real-world problems.

A defining feature of the STEM Academy is its strategic partnership with Mercer County Community College, which allows students to earn significant college credits before they graduate high school. By leveraging college-level resources and laboratory facilities, the school provides an accelerated academic environment that bridges the gap between secondary education and professional careers. With its focus on innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative research, the academy serves as a premier destination for high-achieving students looking to pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields.
141
Total Students
6.4
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic66
Black19
Asian22
  • Hispanic
    66 (47.5%)
  • White
    32 (23.0%)
  • Asian
    22 (15.8%)
  • Black
    19 (13.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
Phone: (609)737-9784
Website: http://www.mcts.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 948
Grade 1033
Grade 1134
Grade 1226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3726.2%
Male10272.3%
Not Specified21.5%
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