Academy For Allied Health Sciences
308 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic | 77 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 86 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White91 (29.6%)
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Asian86 (28.0%)
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Hispanic77 (25.1%)
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Black40 (13.0%)
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Two or More12 (3.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 80 |
| Grade 10 | 77 |
| Grade 11 | 78 |
| Grade 12 | 73 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 228 | 74% |
| Male | 79 | 25.6% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.4% |
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