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Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
High School · Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ
A Paterson Public School District high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
413 12TH AVENUE, Paterson, NJ 07514
- Math 4% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2021, to 6% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$65,492
Median home value
$314,400
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Steam High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Students Transitioning and Achieving Real SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Eastside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,087 | Compare → |
| Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 118 | 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.
Paterson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is listed in Paterson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is a public high school in Paterson, NJ, part of Paterson Public School District, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,439 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
What grades does Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts serve?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts rank in NJ?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts ranks #2,439 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
62.6% of students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts 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
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (973) 321-0520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07514)
- 18,912
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 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)
- 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 07514; 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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