Data from NJDoE 2014 Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending.[2] *Of Vocational districts with any number of students. Lowest spending=1; Highest=21
The Middlesex County Magnet Schools, formerly known as the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, is a publicschool district that provides a network of high schools serving the vocational and technical education needs of students in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[3] The district was the first county vocational school system in the United States.[4] The district serves high school, adult, and special needs students.
As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprising six schools, had an enrollment of 2,144 students and 170.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.6:1.[1]
Perth Amboy Technical High School was recognized by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program in 2012, one of 17 schools in New Jersey to be honored that year.[7][8]
A description of each career major can be found on the MCMS website.
Edison Academy
Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electrical/Computer Engineering Technology
East Brunswick
Commercial Art/Marketing Design
Graphic Arts
Automotive Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Welding
Architectural Drafting/CAD
Carpentry
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)
Performing Arts Theatre
Performing Arts Dance
Agriscience Technology
Baking
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology/Hairstyling
Health Technology
Automotive Services
Basic Business Technology
Building Services/Maintenance Mechanics
Building Trades
Dry Cleaning
Food Services
Health Services
Masonry
Retail Sales
Perth Amboy
Auto Mechanics
Computer Applications for Business
Graphic Design
Carpentry
Electrical Technology
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Culinary Arts
Piscataway
Computer Assisted Drafting
Machine Tool Technology
Automated Office Technology
Computer Applications for Business
Computer Systems Technology
Automotive Collision Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics
Baking
Culinary Arts: Commercial Foods
Cosmetology/Hairstyling
Apparel Services/Clothes Processing
Auto Maintenance
Auto Repair
Basic Business Technology
Building Trades
Carpentry
Culinary Arts: Career Development
Hospitality: Hotel Services
Landscaping/Horticulture
Health Technology
Production Welding
Sales Occupations
Supermarket Careers
Woodbridge Academy
Biomedical Sciences
Allied Health
Computer Applications for Business/Health Careers
Building Maintenance
Industrial Processing/Machine Trades
Administration
Core members of the district's administration are:[18][19]
Jorge E. Diaz, superintendent
Karl Knehr, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education
The board of education is comprised of the county superintendent of schools and four members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.[20][21][22]
^Middlesex County Vo-Tech Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. Accessed January 28, 2022. "Purpose The Board of Education exists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a vocational school in the County Vocational School District. Composition The Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High Schools and Adult Technical School District is comprised of all the area within the County of Middlesex."
^Adult Education Overview, Middlesex County Magnet Schools. Accessed May 22, 2023. "Established in 1914 as the first county vocational school district in the United States; the mission remains true to its original purpose of training students to enter the industry of the community."
^Goldman, Jeff. "Which N.J. schools were named to national 'Blue Ribbon' list?", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, October 2, 2014. Accessed December 31, 2014. "Eleven New Jersey schools have been named to the annual National Blue Ribbon list, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday."
^Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Middlesex County Voctaional Technical School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2023. Accessed April 1, 2024. "The District is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey, established to function as an educational institution. The Board consists of appointed officials and is responsible for the fiscal control of the District. A superintendent is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the administrative control of the District. The operations of the District include five vocational and technical schools located in Middlesex County, New Jersey." See "Roster of Officials" on page 14.
^Board of Education, Middlesex County Magnet Schools. Accessed May 22, 2023.
