Applied Technology High School

Applied Technology High School serves 324 students in grades 9-12 as a specialized vocational and technical institution in Paramus, New Jersey. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18:1 student-teacher ratio while delivering focused career preparation alongside strong academics. The school demonstrates impressive academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #299 out of 2,475 New Jersey high schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide.

Students excel particularly in English Language Arts, with 92% achieving proficient or above levels, while 82% reach proficiency in mathematics. This academic excellence, reflected in the school's 9.9 out of 10 academic score, shows how vocational education can successfully integrate rigorous coursework with practical skills training. Located at 400 Paramus Road, the school draws from Bergen County's affluent communities where the median household income reaches $136,824 and half of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 4.9% in the surrounding area reflects the economic stability of families choosing this specialized educational pathway. Applied Technology High School operates within Paramus's large suburban setting, providing students with both technical training opportunities and access to the broader educational and economic resources of northern New Jersey's well-established communities.