Atlantic County Institute of Technology
1,759 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT), located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, is a premier public vocational-technical school district serving students throughout Atlantic County. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive education that bridges the gap between traditional academic instruction and specialized career training. By integrating rigorous New Jersey Student Learning Standards with hands-on technical instruction, ACIT prepares students to succeed in both post-secondary education and a highly competitive global workforce.
The school is well-regarded for its wide array of career and technical education (CTE) academies, which allow students to gain industry-recognized certifications and professional experience in fields ranging from engineering and information technology to health sciences, culinary arts, and the performing arts. Beyond its technical curriculum, ACIT fosters a vibrant school community that includes a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing innovation, practical skill development, and academic excellence, the institute serves as a vital resource for preparing students for the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy.
The school is well-regarded for its wide array of career and technical education (CTE) academies, which allow students to gain industry-recognized certifications and professional experience in fields ranging from engineering and information technology to health sciences, culinary arts, and the performing arts. Beyond its technical curriculum, ACIT fosters a vibrant school community that includes a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing innovation, practical skill development, and academic excellence, the institute serves as a vital resource for preparing students for the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy.
1,759
Total Students
143.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 582 |
| Hispanic | 686 |
| Black | 248 |
| Asian | 137 |
| Two or More | 86 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Hispanic686 (39.2 %)
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White582 (33.3 %)
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Black248 (14.2 %)
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Asian137 (7.8 %)
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Two or More86 (4.9 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.3 %)
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American Indian4 (0.2 %)
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: | Atlantic County Vocational School District |
| Phone: | (609)625-2249 |
| Website: | http://www.acitech.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,759 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 143.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 957 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 203 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
418
Grade 10
438
Grade 11
398
Grade 12
365
Ungraded
140
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 418 |
| Grade 10 | 438 |
| Grade 11 | 398 |
| Grade 12 | 365 |
| Ungraded | 140 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,007 | 57.2% |
| Male | 742 | 42.2% |
| Not Specified | 10 | 0.6% |
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