Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a comprehensive public charter elementary school / high school that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grades located in Paterson, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 1,664 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's student population of 1,664 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1880 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology's ranking?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is ranked #1880 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology often compared to?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Paterson Arts And Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
1,664 students attend Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offer ?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology part of?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology is part of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District.
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