Academy for Biotechnology

Morris County Vocational School District

96 Powerville Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

www.mcvts.org

13 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Biotechnology, located at 96 Powerville Road in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, is a specialized program housed within the Morris County Vocational School District. Designed for students with a deep interest in the life sciences, the academy offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum that bridges the gap between traditional biology and modern laboratory technology. Students are provided with a hands-on, inquiry-based education that emphasizes genetic engineering, microbiology, and pharmaceutical research, preparing them for the demands of higher education and careers in the rapidly evolving biotechnology industry.

Beyond the classroom, the academy is noted for its focus on collaborative research and critical thinking. By utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, students engage in projects that mirror real-world professional environments, often benefiting from partnerships with academic institutions and private industry leaders. This focused environment fosters a community of young scientists who are encouraged to tackle complex ethical, environmental, and medical challenges, ultimately positioning them as competitive candidates for top-tier universities and future leadership roles in the global scientific community.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Biotechnology
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Asian	7
Two or More	1

Asian
7 (53.8 %)
White
5 (38.5 %)
Two or More
1 (7.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Morris County Vocational School District
Phone:	(973)334-8480
Website:	http://www.mcvts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 12 13