Edison Academy Magnet School

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

www.mcvts.net

175 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School (MCVTS) Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies, located on the campus of the Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ, is a highly competitive, specialized public high school. It is designed to provide students with a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes hands-on applications of STEM concepts. By integrating high-level mathematics, physics, and engineering coursework, the school prepares its students for success in elite university programs and future careers in technical fields.

The academy is part of the broader Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools district, which focuses on blending traditional academics with professional technical training. Students at this particular campus benefit from a unique "shared" environment, often gaining exposure to a collegiate atmosphere and resources that go beyond those of a traditional comprehensive high school. Through a combination of small class sizes, research-oriented projects, and partnerships with local industry, the school serves as a specialized hub for academically gifted students seeking an immersive experience in engineering and scientific innovation.

175

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Academy Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	154
Two or More	1

Asian
154 (88.0 %)
White
10 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.6 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
Phone:	(732)452-2600
Website:	http://www.mcvts.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 44

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 43