Paterson P-TECH High School is a four-year public high school in Paterson in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated as part of the Paterson Public Schools. It is one of a number of academy programs serving students in ninth through twelfth grades offered by the school district.
Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Paterson P-tech High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paterson P-tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Paterson P-tech High School's student population of 200 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Paterson Panther
School Rankings
Paterson P-tech High School 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 P-tech High School is 0.48, 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
#1858 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
34%
Black
27%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Paterson Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paterson P-tech High School's ranking?
Paterson P-tech High School is ranked #1858 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paterson P-tech High School?
The graduation rate of Paterson P-tech High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paterson P-tech High School?
200 students attend Paterson P-tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paterson P-tech High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paterson P-tech High School?
Paterson P-tech High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paterson P-tech High School offer ?
Paterson P-tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paterson P-tech High School part of?
Paterson P-tech High School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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