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#2427 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Newcomers High School
High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
- Math 0% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 0% vs NJ 58% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcomers High School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 0% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 0% (2024 NJSLA)
Based on 3 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcomers High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson P-tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Eastside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,087 | 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
- #39 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
Newcomers High School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcomers High School
Newcomers High School is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,427 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 NJSLA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcomers High School
What grades does Newcomers High School serve?
Newcomers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newcomers High School?
Newcomers High School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomers High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcomers High School rank in NJ?
Newcomers High School ranks #2,427 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Newcomers High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcomers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Newcomers High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcomers High School has 0% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 NJSLA).
Is Newcomers High School a charter school?
No, Newcomers High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcomers High School a Title I school?
No, Newcomers High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcomers High School?
70.7% of students at Newcomers 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0760
- Area population (ZIP 07501)
- 35,321
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025, 2024 NJSLA; directory SY 2023–24
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