Union County Vocational Technical School

The Union County Vocational Technical School (UCTech), established in 2002, stands as a premier full-time vocational public high school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. As a dedicated career academy, UCTech is designed to serve students from ninth through twelfth grades across Union County, offering a robust curriculum that prepares them for both higher education and direct entry into skilled careers.

UCTech is an integral part of a larger, dynamic campus that also houses several other specialized academies, including the Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences, Academy for Information Technology, Union County Magnet High School, and the Academy for Performing Arts. This co-location fosters a unique learning ecosystem, exposing students to diverse academic and vocational pathways within a focused, career-oriented environment.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools until January 2031, UCTech upholds high standards of educational excellence. With a student enrollment of 507 and a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1 as of the 2023-24 school year, the school ensures a supportive and attentive learning atmosphere where students can thrive and develop essential skills for their chosen professions.