By: Follow South Jersey Staff
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) has been identified as the highest ranked school in Atlantic County and the 66th best among high schools throughout the state based on the annual school performance reports according to the New jersey Department of Education.
“I am extremely proud of this recognition and of the outstanding job of the administrators and staff at ACIT,” County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a press release from the county. “The school continues to excel and look for additional ways to engage our students and prepare them to succeed and live successful, productive lives.”
The school performance reports are based on the 2021-2022 academic year and were released in April. The reports monitor school performance on test scores, attendance rates, and graduation rates among other data.
ACIT is a National Blue Ribbon School and a U.S. News and World Report Bronze Level School. The school is funded by the county and includes more than 1,700 students in grades 9-12 who reside in Atlantic County. ACIT offers 17 career and technical programs in a state-of-the-art campus located in Mays Landing.
“This ranking further confirms ACIT is an excellent educational choice for our residents,” Levinson added.
To find detailed reports on any school in the state, click here.
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