High Tech High School

Hudson County Schools of Technology School District

hths.hcstonline.org/

913 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

High Tech High School, located in North Bergen, New Jersey, is a prestigious public magnet high school that serves as a cornerstone of the Hudson County Schools of Technology district. The school is renowned for its rigorous, project-based learning curriculum, which emphasizes the integration of humanities, arts, and cutting-edge technology. By fostering a collaborative environment, the institution prepares a diverse student body for success in higher education and competitive 21st-century careers, particularly in fields related to engineering, digital media, and scientific research.

Beyond its academic focus, High Tech High is recognized for its modern, state-of-the-art campus and its commitment to interdisciplinary education. The school encourages students to move beyond traditional rote learning by engaging in real-world problem-solving and hands-on professional development. Through strong partnerships with industry experts and a culture that values innovation and creativity, the school consistently ranks as one of the top educational institutions in the state, producing graduates who are technically proficient, socially conscious, and ready to contribute to a global workforce.

913

Total Students

92.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Tech High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	415
Black	71
Asian	141
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
415 (45.5 %)
White
239 (26.2 %)
Asian
141 (15.4 %)
Black
71 (7.8 %)
Two or More
42 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)

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:	Hudson County Schools of Technology School District
Phone:	(201)662-6801
Website:	http://hths.hcstonline.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 9 214

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 276