Union County Magnet High School

Union County Magnet High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1776 Raritan Rd,  Scotch Plains, NJ
Union County Vocational-Technical School District
4.1
4.4
311 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Paul Rafalowski
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
33
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
730
Verbal
700
Average ACT
33
Math
33
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
93.8%
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
148:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.8%
Female
41.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
38%
White
28.1%
Hispanic
24.1%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
3%

School Rankings

#3 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#3 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#4 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 153 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 96 Students
Princeton University 90 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 89 Students
New York University 80 Students
Boston University 75 Students
Cornell University 74 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 66 Students
Northeastern University 62 Students
Columbia University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Mechanical Engineering 64 Students
Engineering 58 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 33 Students
Business 32 Students
Aerospace Engineering 27 Students
Civil Engineering 26 Students
Finance 25 Students
Economics 25 Students
Architecture 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 122 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/18/2024
The school truly challenges its students through rigorous coursework and everyone is really supportive.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2022
I like the high level of school work and courses offered. It focuses on building a technical career in engineering, architecture, and related fields.
4.0 Senior
4/30/2022
Union County Magnet High School is a school that lays down the firm groundwork for a variety of engineering and science pathways a person may choose to follow in life. Specializing in STEM education, the school offers a variety of resources and classes that prepares students for whatever engineering field one can think of.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/16/2016
My daughter has spent four years at this school and is graduating on June 21st this year. Getting admission in the school is tough. A good academic track record from middle school, entrance exams and an interview is what decides acceptance. All through the years, I realized that getting admission wa...
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5.0 parent
7/10/2011
Union County Magnet High School is for the excellent student that is eager to learn and be prepared to go to college. You do not just decide you want to go there - you have to have high level grades and perform well on entry test to hopefully be selected to attend. The student to teacher relationshi...
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5.0 student
2/2/2011
Once you walk into Magnet, you automatically know it's not your normal high school. The people here are SMART. The majority of the students' SAT scores were above 1950. It's not common to have 15 students (out of about 65) in your grade to be accepted into BU or Duke or even Princeton or Yale. You g...
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5.0 parent
2/2/2011
An exceptional school for those that are able to get in. Teachers work hard to make sure that the students understand the curriculum. Mostly all the kids are kind, well-rounded students. One of the best in the country!
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Union County Magnet High School

Union County Magnet High School 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 311 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Union County Magnet High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1430 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $925,792. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union County Vocational-Technical High School, Union County Vocational Technical School, Academy For Allied Health Science, and more. Learn more about what Scotch Plains has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union County Magnet High School.

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