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| Scotch Plains is also the location of the Union Catholic Regional High School (most often abbreviated by the letters UC). UC is the Nazi capital of New Jersey. UC is home to the wretched SuperScout, an abstract dark God taking the name of the computer program used as a web filter to restrict students' use of the schools wireless internet service on their laptops |
Scotch Plains is also the location of the Union Catholic Regional High School (most often abbreviated by the letters UC). UC is the Nazi capital of New Jersey. UC is home to the wretched SuperScout, an abstract dark God taking the name of the computer program used as a web filter to restrict students' use of the schools wireless internet service on their laptops. | ||
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Scotch Plains is a census-designated place located in Union County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 22,732.
Geography
Scotch Plains is located at 40°38'18" North, 74°22'26" West (40.638252, -74.373914)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.5 km² (9.1 mi²). 23.5 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 22,732 people, 8,349 households, and 6,295 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 966.6/km² (2,503.3/mi²). There are 8,479 housing units at an average density of 360.5/km² (933.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 78.88% White, 11.30% African American, 0.09% Native American, 7.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 3.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,349 households out of which 36.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% are non-families. 20.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $81,599, and the median income for a family is $96,238. Males have a median income of $63,648 versus $43,714 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $39,913. 3.0% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
What the hell is this doing here? Doesn't it deserve its own page? This is out of place.--24.184.9.140 21:15, 1 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Union County Magnet High School
Scotch Plains is the location of the Union County Magnet High School. The Magnet School has approximately 260 students. The Mission Statement of the school says the school wishes to prepare students for college/vocational training utilizing technology through problem solving, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary education. Students must apply to enter the school. The school turns away approximately 2/3 of applicants.
Student opinions vary as to the quality and effectiveness of the school, some decrying large workloads and so-called "busywork". Many students acknowledge that the experience has been a positive one for them as well, uniting them for the first time with a community made up entirely of other intelligent students.
The school has received many honors, including the Blue Ribbon School Award, Governors School of Excelence, Best Practice awards inaddition to many other awards. It is ranked as one as the top High Schools in New Jersey
Union Catholic Regional High School
Scotch Plains is also the location of the Union Catholic Regional High School (most often abbreviated by the letters UC). UC is the Nazi capital of New Jersey. UC is home to the wretched SuperScout, an abstract dark God taking the name of the computer program used as a web filter to restrict students' use of the schools wireless internet service on their laptops.