The Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) is a vocational and technical public school district in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, providing vocational education to students across the county.Monmouth County Vocational Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Monmouth County Vocational School District, adopted September 16, 2008. Accessed January 9, 2025. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a vocational school in the County Vocational School District. Composition: The Monmouth County Vocational School District is comprised of all the area within the County of Monmouth." The district has 15 learning environments. The shared time programs located in Aberdeen Township, Freehold Township, Hazlet Township, Keyport, Long Branch, Middletown Township and Wall Township provide students with field experience in various trades and professions.
As of the 2023–24 school year, the district, comprised of eight schools, had an enrollment of 1,564 students and 207.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.5:1.District information for Monmouth County Vocational School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024.
Many of the academies provide students with academic and professional field experience. In addition, MCVSD manages three specialty schools for students at risk as well as the MCVSD Law Enforcement Program for students interested in a career in Law Enforcement.
Schools
Schools in the district (with 2023–24 enrollment data from the National Center for Education StatisticsSchool Data for the Monmouth County Vocational School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024.) are:Programs, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025.School Performance Reports for the Monmouth County Vocational School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.New Jersey School Directory for the Monmouth County Vocational School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Full-time specialized schoolsFull-Time Specialized Schools, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. Academy of Allied Health & Science (AAHS) in Neptune TownshipAcademy of Allied Health & Science, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (304 students; in grades 9–12) Academy of Law and Public Safety in Long BranchAcademy of Law and Public Safety, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (70; 9–12) Biotechnology High School (BTHS) in Freehold TownshipBiotechnology High School, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (320; 9–12) Communications High School (CHS) in Wall TownshipCommunications High School, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (299; 9–12) High Technology High School (HTHS) in the Lincroft section of Middletown TownshipHigh Technology High School, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (284; 9-12) Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) in Sandy Hook in Middletown TownshipMarine Academy of Science and Technology, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed March 25, 2025. (273; 9–12) Other / shared-time programs Monmouth County Career Center in FreeholdMonmouth County Career Center, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed December 31, 2014. (6; 9–12) Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School in Hazlet (4; 11–12)
Awards and recognition Academy of Allied Health & Science For the 2001-02 school year, the Academy of Allied Health & Science received the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Education, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed February 2, 2025. For the 1999-2000 school year, the school was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve.New Jersey Department of Education Star School Award recipient detail 1999-2000 school year, Academy of Allied Health & Science, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 29, 2006. The school was recognized by Governor Jim McGreevey in 2003 as one of 25 schools selected statewide for the First Annual Governor's School of Excellence award."Governor's School of Excellence 2003 Winners", New Jersey Department of Education, press release dated November 21, 2003. Accessed February 2, 2025. For the 2006-07 school year, the Academy of Allied Health & Science received a second National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Education, (the first school in the entire Northeast region to receive the ribbon a second time) the highest honor that an American school can achieve. High Technology High School In 2023, the school was one of nine schools in New Jersey that was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education."These 9 NJ schools were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools", Courier News, September 19, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2024. "The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including nine schools in New Jersey."2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools: All Public and Non-Public Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed March 6, 2024. For the 2003-04 school year, High Technology High School received the National Blue Ribbon Award.2003 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools Program Chosen Schools, accessed June 6, 2006. High Technology High School was twice named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest form of recognition for a New Jersey school, in both 1994-95. High Technology High School was twice named within the top five high schools in the nation by U.S. News magazine, in both 2007 and 2008. In 2007, it received the 5th place rank, and in 2008, it received the 4th best high school ranking. In 2007, 2008, and 2010, High Technology High School was recognized by Newsweek magazine as a Public Elite school, due to its exceptional quality and its high average scores on standardized testing like the SAT and ACT. Biotechnology High School In 2010, Biotech was recognized by Newsweek magazine as a Public Elite school, due to its exceptional quality and its high average scores on standardized testing like the SAT and ACT. In 2013 and 2014 Biotechnology High School was ranked the number one high school in New Jersey by U.S. News magazine. The school was one of 11 in the state to be recognized in 2014 by the United States Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program.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."2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Private, United States Department of Education. Accessed December 31, 2014. Marine Academy of Science and Technology Marine Academy was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve, in the 1993-94 school year. For the 1997-98 school year, the Marine Academy was designated a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006. Communications High School For the 2012-13 school year, Communications High School received the Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.2012 National Blue Ribbon Public and Private Schools Exemplary High Performing Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed December 31, 2014. The school was honored by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program in 2019, one of nine schools in the state recognized as Exemplary High Performing Schools.2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools Exemplary High Performing Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed September 26, 2019.
Administration Core members of the district's administration are:Administration, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed January 9, 2025.New Jersey School Directory for Monmouth County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Charles R. Ford Jr., superintendent Kelly A. Brazelton, business administrator and board secretary
Board of education The district's board of education is comprised of five members. The county executive superintendent of schools serves on an ex officio basis. The other four members are appointed by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners to four-year terms of office. 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.Monmouth County Vocational Board of Education District Policy 0141 - Board Member Number and Term, Monmouth County Vocational School District, adopted September 16, 2008. Accessed January 9, 2025. "The Board of Education shall consist of four members appointed by the County Freeholders and the County Executive Superintendent. The term of a Board member shall be four years, except that: 1. Not more than two members appointed by the freeholders shall be members of the same political party."Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Monmouth County Vocational School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2024. Accessed February 2, 2025. "The School District is a Vocational School district located in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. The Board consists of officials appointed by the County Board of Chosen Commissioners (the "Commissioners") 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." See "Roster of Officials" on page 20.Board of Education, Monmouth County Vocational School District. Accessed January 9, 2025.
References
External links Official website
Data for the Monmouth County Vocational School District, National Center for Education Statistics