Union County Magnet High School

Union County Vocational-Technical School District

1776 RARITAN ROAD
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.ucvts.org

303 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Union County Magnet High School (UCMHS), located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public magnet school that serves as part of the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools district. Admission to the school is competitive, based on a rigorous selection process that evaluates academic performance and aptitude. The school is specifically designed to provide an intensive, career-focused education for students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The curriculum at UCMHS is noted for its challenging, college-preparatory environment, often integrating project-based learning and advanced coursework that prepares students for top-tier universities. Because it is a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across Union County, fostering a diverse community of learners who are focused on innovation and technical proficiency. By combining a demanding academic schedule with specialized vocational training, the school aims to equip its graduates with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in the competitive global economy.

303

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County Magnet High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	73
Black	20
Asian	115
Two or More	9

Asian
115 (38.1 %)
White
85 (28.1 %)
Hispanic
73 (24.2 %)
Black
20 (6.6 %)
Two or More
9 (3.0 %)

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:	Union County Vocational-Technical School District
Phone:	(908)889-8288
Website:	http://www.ucvts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 75

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 68