Academy For Information Technology

Academy For Information Technology

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1776 Raritan Rd,  Scotch Plains, NJ
Union County Vocational-Technical School District
4.1
3.9
287 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Colleen Gialanella
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
33
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
690
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
93.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
142:1

Student Diversity

Male
64.3%
Female
35%
White
33.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.7%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
11.4%
Two or more races
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#7 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#7 Best Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 132 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 88 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 78 Students
New York University 76 Students
Northeastern University 58 Students
Princeton University 51 Students
Boston University 50 Students
Cornell University 48 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 47 Students
University of Pennsylvania 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 113 Students
Business 70 Students
Finance 45 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Economics 25 Students
Mathematics 19 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Computer Software Engineering 18 Students
Information Technology 18 Students
Biology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 99 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/6/2022
I felt that the academic environment and the teachers were very good. The environment especially helped to motivate students to perform well academically. However, the school has problems with teacher retention- for example, from 2018-2022, the school had two comp-sci teachers leave and 3 come to fill in the gaps. School spirit is nonexistent. There are no sports, and the few clubs that are there exist solely for the purpose of looking good on a college resume.
5.0 Junior
5/24/2022
I love this school, it's a place of opportunity and they really want you to excel. I believe. this place was instrumental to my growth with its challenging academics as well as the diverse population of students you find yourself surrounded by with 4 other schools on campus.
4.0 Sophomore
12/30/2021
The overall class size is not too large, so you will likely know everyone in your class. Most of the teachers are nice too. I would prefer this school to your normal public school.
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3.9 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/15/2014
This school is too concerned with being number#1 and should concern themselves in hiring better teachers. Some of these teachers should be fired as well as administrations.
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5.0 parent
9/14/2012
My son is a senior here. He has become certified in Microsoft Office, A+, Oracle and will be certified in Java Programming this year. It is a small school that is diverse with dedicated teachers and kids. The kids get to be friends with everyone and everyone knows each other. Mrs. Griffith is the pr...
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5.0 parent
3/28/2011
Great school. First year for my son & so far he loves it. Teachers are great, students - just unbelievable. It s amazing to see that much effort and willingness to learn, achieve something. Very hard to get accepted, but once you got in, you are in a right place to jump start your career you can get...
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5.0 student
2/28/2011
I'm currently a sophomore here and I love it. The teachers are great and help me whenever I need it. As one of the other reviewers said, the teachers are very experienced. There's no worrying about drugs or alcohol. I also feel safe there because the police academy is on the same lot. There's a lot...
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Academy For Information Technology

Academy For Information Technology is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Scotch Plains, NJ, in the Scotch Plains neighborhood, and is served by the Union County Vocational-Technical School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 287 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Academy For Information Technology has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $926,080. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union County Vocational-Technical High School, Union County Magnet High School, Union County Vocational Technical School, and more. Learn more about what Scotch Plains has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy For Information Technology.

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