The Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences is a full-time vocational public high school, located in Scotch Plains, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 304 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Allied Health Sciences's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Academy For Allied Health Sciences ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Allied Health Sciences is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≥90%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
33%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Allied Health Sciences's ranking?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences is ranked #8 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy For Allied Health Sciences often compared to?
Academy For Allied Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Information Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
The graduation rate of Academy For Allied Health Sciences is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
304 students attend Academy For Allied Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Academy For Allied Health Sciences students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Allied Health Sciences?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Allied Health Sciences offer ?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Allied Health Sciences part of?
Academy For Allied Health Sciences is part of Union County Vocational-Technical School District.
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