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#2390 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Alternative High School
High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 MARKET STREET, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paterson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,699
Median home value
$304,400
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,087 | Compare → |
| Paterson P-tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Newcomers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #35 of 43
- District spending per student
- $27,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative High School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative High School
Alternative High School is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,390 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative High School
What grades does Alternative High School serve?
Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative High School rank in NJ?
Alternative High School ranks #2,390 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative High School?
61.9% of students at Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0110
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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