At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
Paterson P-TECH High School: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 210
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Paterson P-TECH High School
Paterson P-TECH High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in PATERSON. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Paterson Public School District. NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.4%) and Black (25.4%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paterson P-TECH High School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.7%
- Hispanic67.4%
- Black25.4%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Paterson Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
High · Grades 09–12
258 reported students
Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Newcomers High School
High · Grades 09–12
106 reported students
Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
81 reported students
Paterson STEAM High School
High · Grades 09–12
379 reported students
International High School
High · Grades 09–12
650 reported students