For Immediate Release:
August 22, 2025

County Commissioners congratulate MCVSD schools for top rankings in U.S. News and World Report
High Technology High School ranks No. 1 in N.J.

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proudly congratulates the students, staff, and administration of the Monmouth County Vocational School District’s (MCVSD) High Technology High School, Biotechnology High School, Marine Academy of Science and Technology, and Academy of Allied Health and Science for being named among the top high schools in New Jersey, according to rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.

“My fellow Commissioners and I commend the students, staff, parents, and administrators at each of these outstanding schools for earning this recognition and making Monmouth County proud,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Notably, High Technology High School was ranked the No. 1 high school in New Jersey for the second year in a row, and three additional MCVSD schools were ranked among the top 15 in the State.”

According to U.S. News & World Report, High Technology High School was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 27 in the Nation. Biotechnology High School ranked No. 6 in the State and No. 80 nationally; the Marine Academy of Science and Technology ranked No. 11 in New Jersey and No. 186 nationally; and the Academy of Allied Health and Science was ranked No. 15 in New Jersey and No. 288 nationally.

“The MCVSD prepares students for success in an evolving workforce and for lifelong learning through specialized academics and career and technical programs. It also provides incredible opportunities through a strong commitment to academic excellence,” said Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco, liaison to the MCVSD. “U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 25,000 public high schools across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Having our schools rank so highly, both statewide and nationally, is a remarkable accomplishment.”

To learn more about the MCVSD, go to visitmonmouth.com. To learn more about the U.S. News and World Report rankings, go to usnews.com.

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