Paterson STEAM High School

Summary:

Paterson STEAM High School is a public high school serving 295 students in grades 9-12 in Paterson, New Jersey, which is part of the Paterson Public School District. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey high schools in academic performance.

Paterson STEAM High School's standardized test scores are well below state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 36.8% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58.1% statewide, and just 3.9% were proficient in Algebra I, compared to 39.7% statewide. The school also has a higher-than-average dropout rate, ranging from 1.2% to 6.9% in recent years, and very high chronic absenteeism rates, from 16.6% to 49.6%. Additionally, 47-56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average of 35-40%.

Paterson STEAM High School's performance lags behind many of its nearby peers in the Paterson Public School District, such as International High School, Paterson P-Technical High School, and Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, which have higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Addressing the challenges at Paterson STEAM High School will require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes and support for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 764 11th Avenue
       Paterson, NJ  07514


(973) 321-0560

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,393 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.5%
African American:
22.2%
White:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paterson STEAM High School ranks worse than 90.8% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paterson STEAM 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.5%), African American (22.2%), White (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paterson STEAM High School is 12.5, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paterson STEAM High School is $13,393. 4 high schools in the Paterson Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paterson STEAM High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson STEAM High School 387th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Paterson STEAM High School in the ranking list.)

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Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 572nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paterson STEAM High School

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Rank History for all students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 56.74 221st 388 43.0%
2013 63.33 186th 396 53.0%
2014 14.50 362nd 411 11.9%
2015 37.31 233rd 406 42.6%
2016 36.74 247th 409 39.6%
2017 39.10 226th 411 45.0%
2018 31.37 282nd 415 32.0%
2019 12.90 368th 416 11.5%
2021 14.09 363rd 405 10.4%
2022 12.27 387th 415 6.7%
2023 11.17 396th 422 6.2%
2024 12.68 387th 426 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 26th 146 82.2%
2019 38.57 69th 138 50.0%
2023 42.96 71st 161 55.9%
2024 42.38 82nd 179 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.87 318th 333 4.5%
2022 24.64 287th 344 16.6%
2023 22.86 287th 339 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.85 113th 345 67.2%
2019 22.80 287th 347 17.3%
2021 25.59 274th 326 16.0%
2022 23.67 264th 324 18.5%
2023 20.74 299th 344 13.1%
2024 19.72 313th 350 10.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 303rd 403 24.8%
2019 11.31 360th 408 11.8%
2021 14.45 359th 402 10.7%
2022 12.62 371st 414 10.4%
2023 9.87 390th 416 6.3%
2024 13.28 368th 416 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 261st 405 35.6%
2019 11.73 365th 407 10.3%
2021 13.07 379th 402 5.7%
2022 10.58 382nd 410 6.8%
2023 12.56 365th 414 11.8%
2024 12.82 361st 415 13.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.11 75th 266 71.8%
2019 32.65 164th 254 35.4%
2021 36.53 146th 247 40.9%
2022 19.52 233rd 256 9.0%
2023 18.16 234th 250 6.4%
2024 40.16 130th 260 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paterson STEAM High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.96 173rd 368 53.0%
2019 20.02 309th 364 15.1%
2021 22.95 328th 374 12.3%
2022 22.14 312th 382 18.3%
2023 18.67 335th 385 13.0%
2024 20.60 332nd 394 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paterson STEAM High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 27 74 23 141 0 0 0 0 265
2013 25 81 27 140 0 0 0 0 273
2014 21 74 26 147 0 0 0 0 268
2015 19 64 22 171 0 0 0 0 276
2016 22 56 23 173 0 0 0 0 274
2017 14 57 28 174 0 0 0 0 273
2018 14 52 21 180 0 0 0 0 267
2019 13 59 19 184 0 0 0 0 275
2020 11 64 15 205 0 0 0 0 295
2021 9 73 7 209 0 0 0 0 298
2022 17 70 8 196 0 0 0 0 291
2023 16 72 7 200 0 0 0 0 295
2024 17 72 7 229 0 0 0 0 325

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 Paterson STEAM High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 31.0 n/a n/a
2012 265 35.3 7.4 86.8
2013 273 34.0 8.0 89.4
2014 268 36.0 7.4 92.5
2015 276 32.0 8.6 3.3
2016 274 30.0 9.1 77
2017 273 32.0 8.5 61.5
2018 267 30.0 8.9 76
2019 275 30.0 9.1 57.8
2020 295 28.0 10.5 62.4
2021 298 28.0 10.6 51.7
2022 291 27.0 10.7 56.4
2023 295 31.0 9.5 47.1
2024 325 26.0 12.5 45.2

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 Paterson STEAM High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 0 31.0 n/a n/a
2012 265 35.3 7.4 86.8
2013 273 34.0 8.0 89.4
2014 268 36.0 7.4 92.5
2015 276 32.0 8.6 3.3
2016 274 30.0 9.1 77
2017 273 32.0 8.5 61.5
2018 267 30.0 8.9 76
2019 275 30.0 9.1 57.8
2020 295 28.0 10.5 62.4
2021 298 28.0 10.6 51.7
2022 291 27.0 10.7 56.4
2023 295 31.0 9.5 47.1
2024 325 26.0 12.5 45.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paterson STEAM High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paterson STEAM High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 416 High schoolsRanks 396th of 422 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson STEAM High School)23.425.9
 2.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)12.614
 1.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson STEAM High School)4.52
 2.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)31.5
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Paterson STEAM High School)27.30
 27.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Paterson Public School District)7.54.9
 2.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Paterson STEAM High School)4.52
 2.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)15.48.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Paterson STEAM High School)5.10
 5.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Paterson Public School District)2.920.6
 17.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students275295
 7.3%
African American5972
 22%
American Indian00
Asian197
 63.2%
Hispanic184200
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1316
 23.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%47.1%
 10.7%


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Paterson STEAM High School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Paterson STEAM High School are 70% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Paterson STEAM High School.


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