School Overview
The Academy for Allied Health Sciences (AAHS), located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a highly regarded magnet school that operates as part of the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. The institution is specifically designed for students with a strong interest in pursuing careers in the healthcare and medical fields. By offering a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive, career-focused coursework, the school prepares its students for the demands of university-level medical programs and professional clinical environments.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Academy for Allied Health Sciences is known for its competitive admissions process and its emphasis on fostering a professional, mission-driven environment. Students at AAHS benefit from hands-on learning experiences, including partnerships with local medical facilities, which allow them to gain practical exposure to the healthcare industry. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, reflecting its commitment to high academic standards and its success in equipping students with the foundational knowledge and ethical grounding necessary for success in medicine and allied health disciplines.
308
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Demographic Student Count
White91
Hispanic77
Black40
Asian86
Two or More12
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    91 (29.6%)
  • Asian
    86 (28.0%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (25.1%)
  • Black
    40 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Union County Vocational-Technical School District
Phone: (908)889-8288
Website: http://www.ucvts.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 9 80
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Grade Student Count
Grade 980
Grade 1077
Grade 1178
Grade 1273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22874%
Male7925.6%
Not Specified10.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)