High Technology Is Best STEM School In Nation

LINCROFT, NJ — High Technology High School in Lincroft has been ranked the 2021 Best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) high school in the entire nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.

In addition to being named the “Best STEM High School,” High Technology was also ranked number 53 in the best high school national rankings and ranked number 2 best high school in the state of New Jersey.

High Tech is technically part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD). Monmouth County oversees the administration of county tech schools.

“Ranking as the top STEM school in the nation is a tribute to the hard work of the teachers, administration and staff who work tirelessly to provide the best education for their students,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone.

“High Technology is one of the many examples of the magnificent educational institutions we have here in Monmouth County. We are so proud of High Technology High School for receiving this honor.”

The methodology focused on six factors: college readiness, reading and math proficiency, reading and math performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rates. This latest ranking used data from the 2018-2019 school year and was not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“High Technology High School gives students interested in the STEM field incredible opportunities in an innovative culture where they can achieve their goals and beyond because of the highly qualified teachers and staff members who guide them,” said County Commissioner Lillian Burry. “I am not surprised to see High Technology receive national recognition once again. This is a well-deserved honor for the High Technology school community and we commend them.”

For more information about the Monmouth County Vocational School District, visit www.mcvsd.org.