Biotechnology High School Overview

Overview

The Biotechnology High School focuses on a collaborative learning experience that includes project-based learning, scholarly research, and interactive partnerships. Students at the Biotechnology High School are required to complete a senior internship. Past internship placements include Rutgers University, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and area biotech firms. Biotechnology High School offers an International Baccalaureate Program, as well as courses in molecular and agricultural biotechnology, genetics, and forensics. The Parent Student Faculty Association engages parents in their child’s education.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#8
State Rank
#1
STEM Rank
#214

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	309
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	26%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	2%
Full-Time Teachers	24

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Language	100%
Proficient in Math	100%
College Readiness Index	100.0

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Large Suburb
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	No

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	5
Total Students	1,457
Proficient in Language (district average)	100%
Proficient in Math (district average)	100%
College Readiness (district average)	78.1