The Gloucester County Institute of Technology is a four-year vocational-technical public high school located in Deptford Township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Established in 1971, the school operates as part of the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District.
Serving 1,639 students in grades 9-12, Gloucester County Institute Of Technology ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology's student population of 1,639 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gloucester County Institute Of Technology is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gloucester County Institute Of Technology's ranking?
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology is ranked #876 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gloucester County Institute Of Technology often compared to?
Gloucester County Institute Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gloucester County Institute Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Gloucester County Institute Of Technology is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gloucester County Institute Of Technology?
1,639 students attend Gloucester County Institute Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gloucester County Institute Of Technology students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gloucester County Institute Of Technology?
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gloucester County Institute Of Technology offer ?
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gloucester County Institute Of Technology part of?
Gloucester County Institute Of Technology is part of Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District.
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