Applied Technology High School

Summary:

Applied Technology High School is a public high school located in Paramus, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. With 301 students, the school has a diverse student population and consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.

Applied Technology High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 14th out of 422 high schools in New Jersey for the 2022-2023 school year. The school boasts impressive graduation rates, with a 98.3% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022 and a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2020-2021, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, Applied Technology High School students consistently outperform their peers on standardized tests, with 90.1% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.1% and the district average of 94.5%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success and Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus, which have significantly lower state rankings and academic performance, Applied Technology High School stands out as a model of excellence. The school's diverse student population, low percentage of students from low-income families (15.61%), and relatively high spending per student ($17,049) contribute to its success in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Paramus Road
       Paramus, NJ  07652


(201) 343-6000

District: Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,049 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Hispanic:
28.9%
Asian:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Applied Technology High School ranks better than 96.7% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Applied Technology High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Applied Technology High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Hispanic (28.9%), Asian (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Applied Technology High School is 16.7, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Applied Technology High School is $17,049. 3 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Applied Technology High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Applied Technology High School 14th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Applied Technology High School in the ranking list.)

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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergen County Vocational Technical School District 13th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Applied Technology High School

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Rank History for all students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 49th 415 88.2%
2019 77.71 52nd 416 87.5%
2021 87.86 19th 405 95.3%
2022 91.19 19th 415 95.4%
2023 90.53 14th 422 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.57 21st 344 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.10 62nd 403 84.6%
2019 70.33 73rd 408 82.1%
2021 80.26 38th 402 90.5%
2022 80.65 30th 414 92.8%
2023 84.72 22nd 416 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 37th 405 90.9%
2019 80.06 42nd 407 89.7%
2021 92.15 18th 402 95.5%
2022 87.70 25th 410 93.9%
2023 81.12 41st 414 90.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.07 71st 165 57.0%
2022 82.14 15th 175 91.4%
2023 90.64 3rd 172 98.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.11 5th 364 98.6%
2021 88.93 22nd 374 94.1%
2022 99.60 5th 382 98.7%
2023 97.00 11th 385 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Applied Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.11 61st 340 82.1%
2019 75.79 38th 339 88.8%
2021 88.39 15th 336 95.5%
2022 74.98 36th 335 89.3%
2023 79.89 35th 335 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Applied Technology High School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Applied Technology High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 19 2 2 7 0 0 1 0 31
2017 36 2 3 16 0 1 1 0 59
2018 51 2 7 26 0 1 3 0 90
2019 81 11 14 45 0 0 0 0 151
2020 90 15 18 57 0 2 0 0 182
2021 97 18 32 64 0 2 0 0 213
2022 134 17 44 78 0 0 0 0 273
2023 138 21 55 87 0 0 0 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Applied Technology High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 31 n/a n/a 22.6
2017 59 2.0 29.5 20.3
2018 90 5.0 18.0 15.6
2019 151 8.0 18.8 14.6
2020 182 10.0 18.2 16.5
2021 213 12.0 17.7 10.8
2022 273 14.0 19.5 11.4
2023 301 18.0 16.7 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Applied Technology High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 31 n/a n/a 22.6
2017 59 2.0 29.5 20.3
2018 90 5.0 18.0 15.6
2019 151 8.0 18.8 14.6
2020 182 10.0 18.2 16.5
2021 213 12.0 17.7 10.8
2022 273 14.0 19.5 11.4
2023 301 18.0 16.7 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Applied Technology High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,049

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Applied Technology High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 14th of 422 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Applied Technology High School)87.390.1
 2.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)95.894.5
 1.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Applied Technology High School)4564.3
 19.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)66.783.4
 16.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
End of Course Algebra I (Applied Technology High School)4564.3
 19.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)57.481.1
 23.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students151301
 99.3%
African American1121
 90.9%
American Indian00
Asian1455
 292.9%
Hispanic4587
 93.3%
Pacific Islander00
White81138
 70.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%15.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Technology High School

Yes! Applied Technology High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 422 New Jersey high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Applied Technology High School.

Students at Applied Technology High School are 46% White, 29% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 7% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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