MCVSD News Release
Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) has four of the top 25 public high schools in the state, with High Technology High School ranking first in the state and 24th overall in the United States, according to new data from U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also place High Technology High School first nationally among STEM high schools.
U.S. News & World Report scored nearly 25,000 public high schools on a scale of 0-100 across several categories. High Technology High School earned a near perfect 99.86 out of 100 and tied for first place both nationally and statewide in the graduation rate and college readiness categories.
College readiness accounts for 30 percent of the final U.S. News & World Report ranking. High Technology High School rose to the top of this category by delivering a rigorous, engineering-centric curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success and futures as problem-solvers and innovators.
High Technology High School also earned recognition earlier this school year as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS), an honor bestowed upon only 353 public and private schools nationwide.
“We celebrate our top ranking by U.S. News & World Report, especially knowing that it further validates the talents and dedication of our students to succeed in a challenging academic environment,” said Principal Teresa Hough. “These students motivate one another to develop knowledge and skill sets that they are already applying to make an impact beyond the walls of our High Tech High campus.”
High Technology High School is one of four total MCVSD high schools in the top 25 public New Jersey high schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report:
High Technology High School (#1 in NJ; #24 in US)
Biotechnology High School (#5 in NJ; #72 in US)
Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) (#12 in NJ; #207 in US)
Academy of Allied Health and Science (#16 in NJ; #323 in US)
“To see so many of our Monmouth County Vocational School District high schools ranked among the best is something our entire county can take pride in,” said MCVSD Superintendent, Dr. Charles Ford. “Our students not only have access to top-ranked schools, they have choices. They can apply to the full-time Career Academy that matches their interests and supports their college and career aspirations.”