Piscataway Magnet School

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District

www.mcvts.net

647 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School (MCVTS) campus in Piscataway serves as a specialized public educational hub dedicated to career and technical education (CTE) for students in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As part of the larger county-wide vocational district, this facility is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and real-world workforce preparation, offering students an immersive environment where they can gain industry-recognized certifications and technical proficiency alongside their high school diploma.

The campus functions as an essential resource for students who wish to pursue paths in fields such as trade technologies, culinary arts, health sciences, or information technology. By combining rigorous vocational training with core academic requirements, the school prepares graduates for a seamless transition into either the modern workforce or post-secondary education. The Piscataway location reflects the district’s commitment to providing hands-on, skills-based learning, fostering a professional atmosphere that emphasizes employability, technical competence, and career readiness.

647

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piscataway Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	423
Black	78
Asian	29
Two or More	1

Hispanic
423 (65.4 %)
White
116 (17.9 %)
Black
78 (12.1 %)
Asian
29 (4.5 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District
Phone:	(732)985-0717
Website:	http://www.mcvts.net
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 8 5

Grade 9 180

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 147

Ungraded 3