School Overview
The Mercer County Technical School (MCTS) STEM Academy, located on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ, is a highly specialized four-year public high school designed for students with a deep passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As a "school-within-a-school" model, it offers a rigorous, honors-level curriculum that integrates STEM disciplines with traditional humanities, preparing students for success in competitive university programs. The academy emphasizes project-based learning and inquiry, challenging students to move beyond textbooks to solve real-world problems.

A defining feature of the STEM Academy is its strategic partnership with Mercer County Community College, which allows students to earn significant college credits before they graduate high school. By leveraging college-level resources and laboratory facilities, the school provides an accelerated academic environment that bridges the gap between secondary education and professional careers. With its focus on innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative research, the academy serves as a premier destination for high-achieving students looking to pursue advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields.
119
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic56
Black9
Asian18
  • Hispanic
    56 (47.1 %)
  • White
    36 (30.3 %)
  • Asian
    18 (15.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (7.6 %)
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: Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
Phone: (609)737-9784
Website: http://www.mcts.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 23
Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 932
Grade 1028
Grade 1125
Grade 1223
Ungraded11
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3630.3%
Male8369.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)