Academy For Information Technology

Union County Vocational-Technical School District

1776 RARITAN ROAD
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.ucvts.org

297 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Academy for Information Technology (AIT)**, located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public magnet high school that operates as part of the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools district. Designed for students with a strong interest in computer science and digital technology, the school offers a rigorous, specialized curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with intensive technical training. Its educational model is centered on preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education by emphasizing technical proficiency, problem-solving, and professional development in the information technology sector.

Beyond its academic curriculum, AIT is known for its collaborative learning environment and its commitment to fostering innovation. The school frequently partners with local industry leaders to provide students with real-world applications, internships, and networking opportunities. By combining a demanding college-preparatory workload with hands-on projects in programming, networking, and digital systems, the Academy for Information Technology consistently ranks as one of the top schools in New Jersey, successfully bridging the gap between secondary education and professional success in the tech industry.

297

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy For Information Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	57
Black	34
Asian	97
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
100 (33.9 %)
Asian
97 (32.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (19.3 %)
Black
34 (11.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
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 72

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 75