Is Union County Magnet High School a good school?

Yes! Union County Magnet High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 415 New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Union County Magnet High School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 308 students attended Union County Magnet High School.

What is the racial makeup of Union County Magnet High School?

Students at Union County Magnet High School are 38% Asian, 31% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Union County Magnet High School in Scotch Plains NJ

Performance Trends

Compare Details Union County Magnet High School ranks better than 99% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Union County Magnet High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38%), White (30.8%), Hispanic (22.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union County Magnet High School is 20.6. 6 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union County Magnet High School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union County Magnet High School is $8,753, which is the 4^th highest among 5 high schools in the Union County Vocational-Technical School District.

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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Union County Magnet High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Magnet High School 4^th of 415 New Jersey public high schools. (See Union County Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Union County Vocational-Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Vocational-Technical School District 17^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union County Magnet High School

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Rank History for all students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	92.15	1^st	343	99.7%
2004	90.12	1^st	348	99.7%
2005	88.82	1^st	351	99.7%
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	89.19	1^st	361	99.7%
2008	89.50	1^st	359	99.7%
2009	88.59	1^st	370	99.7%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	85.29	1^st	388	99.7%
2013	84.81	1^st	396	99.7%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	96.48	7^th	406	98.3%
2016	98.04	4^th	409	99.0%
2017	97.56	5^th	411	98.8%
2018	97.19	6^th	415	98.6%
2019	95.46	2^nd	416	99.5%
2022	96.38	4^th	415	99.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	99.98	2^nd	345	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	97.87	2^nd	403	99.5%
2019	94.97	6^th	408	98.5%
2022	96.52	5^th	414	98.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.18	5^th	405	98.8%
2019	96.82	3^rd	407	99.3%
2021	99.99	1^st	402	99.8%
2022	96.75	7^th	410	98.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	91.94	4^th	198	98.0%
2019	88.00	3^rd	191	98.4%
2022	91.52	5^th	175	97.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.71	4^th	368	98.9%
2019	99.17	3^rd	364	99.2%
2021	100.00	1^st	374	99.7%
2022	99.87	3^rd	382	99.2%

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Rank History for White students at Union County Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	97.95	6^th	340	98.2%
2019	96.54	2^nd	339	99.4%
2021	98.94	3^rd	336	99.1%
2022	96.28	8^th	335	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union County Magnet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	42	11	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	65
1999	78	20	18	8	2	n/a	n/a	126
2000	115	27	35	9	0	n/a	n/a	186
2001	151	38	43	17	0	n/a	n/a	249
2002	158	31	62	19	1	n/a	n/a	271
2003	158	31	62	19	1	n/a	n/a	271
2004	160	37	67	20	0	n/a	n/a	284
2005	158	39	68	15	0	n/a	n/a	280
2006	164	30	74	23	1	n/a	n/a	292
2007	160	33	63	28	0	n/a	n/a	284
2008	150	26	68	28	0	n/a	n/a	272
2009	157	23	58	29	1	3	1	272
2010	158	22	68	25	0	1	0	274
2011	161	21	67	23	0	0	4	276
2012	158	24	78	24	1	0	2	287
2013	150	26	82	29	1	0	2	290
2014	143	25	89	31	1	1	2	292
2015	126	26	93	37	1	3	4	290
2016	118	27	101	44	0	3	5	298
2017	115	28	109	40	0	3	3	298
2018	117	26	107	47	0	2	5	304
2019	120	25	107	48	0	0	3	303
2020	112	27	101	52	0	0	7	299
2021	95	20	106	65	0	0	11	297
2022	95	19	117	70	0	0	7	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union County Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	65	7.0	9.3	12.3
1999	126	13.0	9.7	2.4
2000	186	19.4	9.6	4.8
2001	249	20.2	12.3	3.6
2002	271	23.9	11.3	4.8
2003	271	23.9	11.3	4.8
2004	284	23.5	12.1	4.9
2005	280	23.8	11.8	n/a
2006	292	23.8	12.3	5.1
2007	284	22.7	12.5	4.9
2008	272	23.0	11.8	7.4
2009	272	25.7	11.5	11
2010	274	24.0	11.4	6.9
2011	276	25.7	10.7	8.3
2012	287	26.2	10.9	8.4
2013	290	24.9	11.6	10
2014	292	22.8	12.7	6.8
2015	290	23.0	12.6	7.6
2016	298	23.0	12.9	8.1
2017	298	22.2	13.3	10.4
2018	304	13.7	22.1	9.2
2019	303	13.4	22.5	11.2
2020	299	14.3	20.8	10.7
2021	297	15.3	19.3	9.1
2022	308	14.8	20.6	6.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union County Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	65	7.0	9.3	12.3
1999	126	13.0	9.7	2.4
2000	186	19.4	9.6	4.8
2001	249	20.2	12.3	3.6
2002	271	23.9	11.3	4.8
2003	271	23.9	11.3	4.8
2004	284	23.5	12.1	4.9
2005	280	23.8	11.8	n/a
2006	292	23.8	12.3	5.1
2007	284	22.7	12.5	4.9
2008	272	23.0	11.8	7.4
2009	272	25.7	11.5	11
2010	274	24.0	11.4	6.9
2011	276	25.7	10.7	8.3
2012	287	26.2	10.9	8.4
2013	290	24.9	11.6	10
2014	292	22.8	12.7	6.8
2015	290	23.0	12.6	7.6
2016	298	23.0	12.9	8.1
2017	298	22.2	13.3	10.4
2018	304	13.7	22.1	9.2
2019	303	13.4	22.5	11.2
2020	299	14.3	20.8	10.7
2021	297	15.3	19.3	9.1
2022	308	14.8	20.6	6.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union County Magnet High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$36 (0.4%)	$8,717 (99.6%)	$8,753

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union County Magnet High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 416 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 415 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Magnet High School)	100	94.2	5.8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	96.8	88.3	8.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	48.9	7%
9th Grade Algebra I (Union County Magnet High School)	100	97.8	2.2%
9th Grade Algebra I (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	89.7	77.9	11.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.4	7.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Union County Magnet High School)	100	92.8	7.2%
9th Grade Geometry (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	98	77.1	20.9%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	44.9	14.2%
9th Grade Algebra II (Union County Magnet High School)	100	100
9th Grade Algebra II (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	100	100
9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)	77.6	66.9	10.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Union County Magnet High School)	100	97.8	2.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	89.1	77.9	11.2%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35	8.3%
End of Course Geometry (Union County Magnet High School)	95.5	92.8	2.7%
End of Course Geometry (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	80.6	77.1	3.5%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	44.8	12.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Union County Magnet High School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra II (Union County Vocational-Technical School District)	94.5	100	5.5%
End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)	56.3	57.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	297	2%
African American	25	20	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	107	106	0.9%
Hispanic	48	65	35.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	95	20.8%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.2%	9.1%	2.1%

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union County Magnet High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Union County Magnet High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union County Magnet High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Union County Magnet High School

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