Below Average
#2243 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
High School · Bergen County Vocational Technical School District · Paramus, NJ
A Bergen County Vocational Technical School District high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
E.285 Pascack Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Math 9% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 9% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paramus), 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
$139,707
Median home value
$736,000
Median rent
$2,845/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Technical High School - ParamusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Autistic ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Behavioral ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing ContinuumEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 147 | 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.
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is listed in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is a public high school in Paramus, NJ, part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,243 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
What grades does Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus serve?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus rank in NJ?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks #2,243 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's MySchoolScout rating?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus a charter school?
No, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus a Title I school?
No, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
29.6% of students at Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus 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
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 343-6000
- Area population (ZIP 07652)
- 26,500
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 07652; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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