The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a public school district based in North Bergen that offers career and vocational education for public middle school and high school students in sixth through twelfth grades, and for adult students throughout Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

As of the 2024–25 school year, the district, comprised of six schools, had an enrollment of 2,332 students and 208.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.2:1.District information for Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 15, 2026.

Awards and recognition In September 2013, High Tech High School was one of 15 in New Jersey to be recognized by the United States Department of Education as part of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program,2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Private, pp. 15–17. United States Department of Education, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed December 31, 2014. an award described by the superintendent of the Bergen County Technical Schools as the "most prestigious honor in the United States' education system".Rundquist, Jeanette. "15 N.J. schools named as national 'Blue Ribbon' winners", The Star-Ledger, September 24, 2013. Accessed December 31, 2014. "Five Catholic schools, six-county vocational-technical schools, and a Yeshiva are among the list of honored schools in New Jersey... The vo-tech schools honored this year are High Tech High School in North Bergen..." Education Secretary Arne Duncan described these schools as schools that "represent examples of educational excellence".

County Prep High School was one of nine schools in New Jersey honored in 2020 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which recognizes high student achievement.2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Non-Public Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed September 27, 2020.Clark, Adam. "9 N.J. schools just won a huge national honor", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, September 24, 2020. Accessed September 27, 2020. "Nine New Jersey public schools have been awarded the national Blue Ribbon designation, one of the highest honors in education. The schools were recognized Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education for high student achievement."

High Tech High School was named as a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve, in the 1994–95 school year.Star School Award recipient detail, New Jersey Department of Education, backed up by the Internet Archive as of December 18, 2006. Accessed November 25, 2009.

Schools

Programs administered by the Hudson County Schools of Technology (with 2024–25 enrollment data from the National Center for Education StatisticsSchool Data for the Hudson County Schools of Technology, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 15, 2026.) include:School Performance Reports for the Hudson County Schools of Technology, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 1, 2025.New Jersey School Directory for the Hudson County Schools of Technology, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Middle school Explore Middle SchoolExplore Middle School, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed August 10, 2020. located in Jersey City (163 students; grades 6–8) High schools Academy of Career and Technical Education (246 students; grades 9–12) Academy of Technology DesignAcademy of Technology and Design , Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed January 26, 2017. located in Jersey City (235 students; in grades 9–12) Bayonne Academy located in North Bergen (NA; grades 9–12) County Prep High SchoolCounty Prep High School, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed August 10, 2020. located in Jersey City (892 students; grades 9–12) High Tech High SchoolHigh Tech High School, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed August 10, 2020. located in Secaucus, New Jersey (790 students; grades 9–12)

Administration Core members of the district's administration are:New Jersey School Directory for Hudson County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Thomas Macagnano, superintendentOffice of the Superintendent, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed January 27, 2026. Nicholas Fargo, business administrator and board secretaryBusiness Office Contacts, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed January 27, 2026.

Board of education The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type I school district, the board's trustees are appointed to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for appointment each year. 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.New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Hudson County Schools of Technology, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2024. Accessed January 27, 2026. "The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a Type I district located in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey. As a Type I district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education. The Board of Education of Hudson County Schools of Technology (the “Board”) is comprised of nine members appointed to three-year terms. The purpose of the District is to educate students in grades 6-12 and to provide adult and alternative education." See "Roster of Officials" on page 11.HCST Board of Education, Hudson County Schools of Technology. Accessed January 27, 2026.

References

External links Hudson County Schools of Technology

School Data for the Hudson County Schools of Technology, National Center for Education Statistics