Below Average
#2277 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Paterson P-tech High School
High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A high school in Paterson, NJ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Paterson, NJ 07505
- Math 8% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 58% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paterson P-tech High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2021, to 8% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paterson P-tech 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good 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
$33,311
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
43.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,499 | Compare → |
| Eastside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 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
- #32 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
Paterson P-tech High School is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paterson P-tech High School
Paterson P-tech High School is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,277 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paterson P-tech High School
What grades does Paterson P-tech High School serve?
Paterson P-tech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paterson P-tech High School?
Paterson P-tech High School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paterson P-tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paterson P-tech High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paterson P-tech High School rank in NJ?
Paterson P-tech High School ranks #2,277 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paterson P-tech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paterson P-tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Paterson P-tech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paterson P-tech High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Paterson P-tech High School a charter school?
No, Paterson P-tech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paterson P-tech High School a Title I school?
No, Paterson P-tech High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paterson P-tech High School?
40.0% of students at Paterson P-tech 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (973) 321-2292
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 07505)
- 4,617
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 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 / 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 07505; 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, 2010-2025, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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