Union County Career & Technical Institute

Union County Vocational-Technical School District

1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

www.ucvts.org

67 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Union County Career & Technical Institute (UCCTI), located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to providing high school students with rigorous career-focused training and technical education. Operating as part of the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools district, the institute bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and industry-standard skill development. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide array of career clusters—ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to healthcare sciences and information technology—enabling them to earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields.

Beyond technical proficiency, UCCTI emphasizes personal and professional growth, preparing students for both direct entry into the workforce and continued post-secondary education. The school's environment is designed to simulate real-world work settings, utilizing modern equipment and expert instruction to ensure graduates are competitive in today’s global economy. By fostering a culture of practical application and technical mastery, the institute serves as a vital resource for Union County students looking to align their academic pursuits with their long-term career aspirations.

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

2.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County Career & Technical Institute
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	26
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
26 (38.8%)
White
24 (35.8%)
Black
12 (17.9%)
Asian
4 (6.0%)
Two or More
1 (1.5%)

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:	Yes
District:	Union County Vocational-Technical School District
Phone:	(908)889-8288
Website:	http://www.ucvts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 44

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 19