Is Paterson P-Technical High School a good school?

Paterson P-Technical High School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Paterson P-Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Paterson P-Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Paterson P-Technical High School?

Students at Paterson P-Technical High School are 67% Hispanic, 27% African American, 3% White, 3% Asian.

Paterson P-Technical High School

Summary:

Paterson P-Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Paterson, New Jersey, with 202 students. The school is part of the Paterson Public School District, which is ranked 572 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paterson P-Technical High School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Jersey high schools, with low academic performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, only 44% of 9th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 58.1% statewide and 17.8% in the Paterson district. In Algebra I, only 6.1% of 9th graders were proficient, compared to 22.9% statewide and 2.4% in the district. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 82.2% to 100% in recent years, generally on par with state and district averages, but its dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 1.0% to 6.9%.

Paterson P-Technical High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 46.04% to 57.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with its ranking for African American students being 141 out of 260 high schools, while for Hispanic students, it was 361 out of 394 high schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's special education students performed relatively better, ranking 68 out of 349 high schools. Compared to other high schools in the Paterson district, such as International High School and Eastside High School, Paterson P-Technical High School's performance is generally lower, suggesting the need for a sustained, multifaceted approach to address the school's systemic challenges and provide equitable educational opportunities for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Memorial Drive
Paterson, NJ 07505

(973) 321-2292

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,806

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.0%

African American:

27.0%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paterson P-Technical High School ranks worse than 85.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paterson P-Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67%), African American (27%), Asian (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paterson P-Technical High School is 14.2, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Paterson Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Paterson P-Technical High School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paterson P-Technical High School is $14,806. 3 high schools in the Paterson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paterson P-Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson P-Technical High School 363^rd of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Paterson P-Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Paterson Public School District:

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

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Rank History for Paterson P-Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2012	30.07	313^th	388	19.3%
2013	27.69	321^st	396	18.9%
2014	13.09	368^th	411	10.5%
2015	15.76	386^th	406	4.9%
2016	15.76	380^th	409	7.1%
2017	13.84	377^th	411	8.3%
2018	19.46	350^th	415	15.7%
2019	14.46	358^th	416	13.9%
2021	21.37	320^th	405	21.0%
2022	17.68	351^st	415	15.4%
2023	14.95	365^th	422	13.5%
2024	16.35	363^rd	426	14.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.30	134^th	138	2.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	24.09	304^th	355	14.4%
2019	16.68	335^th	349	4.0%
2021	45.80	153^rd	333	54.1%
2023	33.68	196^th	339	42.2%
2024	66.71	68^th	349	80.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	36.89	212^th	345	38.6%
2019	26.26	269^th	347	22.5%
2021	36.01	218^th	326	33.1%
2022	33.13	201^st	324	38.0%
2023	19.40	306^th	344	11.0%
2024	26.83	269^th	350	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	14.54	369^th	403	8.4%
2019	17.06	335^th	408	17.9%
2021	12.78	370^th	402	8.0%
2022	14.70	358^th	414	13.5%
2023	10.03	388^th	416	6.7%
2024	19.36	335^th	416	19.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	25.07	306^th	405	24.4%
2019	20.45	311^th	407	23.6%
2021	29.57	269^th	402	33.1%
2022	24.50	285^th	410	30.5%
2023	23.29	295^th	414	28.7%
2024	14.25	355^th	415	14.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	30.37	206^th	266	22.6%
2019	32.74	163^rd	254	35.8%
2021	51.85	94^th	247	61.9%
2022	29.61	183^rd	256	28.5%
2023	33.31	159^th	250	36.4%
2024	37.84	141^st	260	45.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paterson P-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	29.33	285^th	368	22.6%
2019	20.18	307^th	364	15.7%
2021	23.54	323^rd	374	13.6%
2022	26.21	281^st	382	26.4%
2023	16.55	346^th	385	10.1%
2024	15.33	361^st	394	8.4%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paterson P-Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	11	93	11	111	0	226
2013	13	95	12	108	0	228
2014	9	100	11	101	0	221
2015	8	88	9	86	0	191
2016	13	87	9	86	1	196
2017	14	76	8	109	0	207
2018	12	75	9	130	0	226
2019	9	66	4	135	0	214
2020	7	68	5	134	0	214
2021	1	68	7	139	0	215
2022	1	59	4	145	0	209
2023	2	56	6	138	0	202
2024	6	54	6	134	0	200

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 P-Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	23.0	n/a	n/a
2012	226	23.9	9.4	69
2013	228	26.0	8.7	68
2014	221	26.0	8.5	88.7
2015	191	28.0	6.8	1.6
2016	196	23.0	8.5	67.3
2017	207	22.0	9.4	69.6
2018	226	21.0	10.7	61.1
2019	214	22.0	9.7	64
2020	214	21.0	10.1	63.1
2021	215	18.0	11.9	51.6
2022	209	18.0	11.6	57.4
2023	202	17.0	11.8	46
2024	200	14.0	14.2	40

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 P-Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	23.0	n/a	n/a
2012	226	23.9	9.4	69
2013	228	26.0	8.7	68
2014	221	26.0	8.5	88.7
2015	191	28.0	6.8	1.6
2016	196	23.0	8.5	67.3
2017	207	22.0	9.4	69.6
2018	226	21.0	10.7	61.1
2019	214	22.0	9.7	64
2020	214	21.0	10.1	63.1
2021	215	18.0	11.9	51.6
2022	209	18.0	11.6	57.4
2023	202	17.0	11.8	46
2024	200	14.0	14.2	40

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 P-Technical High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,806

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paterson P-Technical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 358^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 365^th of 422 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson P-Technical High School)	11.8	28.3	16.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)	12.6	14	1.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson P-Technical High School)	4.1	5.9	1.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)	3	1.5	1.5%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Paterson P-Technical High School)	4	5.9	1.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)	15.4	8.9	6.5%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Paterson P-Technical High School)	2.6	0	2.6%
End of Course Geometry (Paterson Public School District)	2.9	18.2	15.3%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	44.8	12.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	202	5.6%
African American	66	56	15.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	135	138	2.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	2	77.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64%	46%	18%

Schools Near Paterson P-Technical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		NJSLA Geometry (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paterson P-Technical High School	Public	9-12	201 Memorial Drive	Paterson	07505	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2292	200	14	14.2	40.0%	6 (3.0%)	54 (27.0%)	134 (67.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.4	363^rd of 426 public high schools	14.8%		15	365^th of 422 public high schools	13.5%	2	4.2	44.0	6.1	6.1			$14,806		$14,806
Newcomers High School	Public	9-12	151 Ellison Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 321-0760	82	5	16.4	70.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	425^th of 426 public high schools	0.2%		7.7	419^th of 422 public high schools	0.7%	6		0.0	0.0	0.0
Alternative High School	Public	9-12	350 Market Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0110	118	23	5.1	61.9%	0 (0.0%)	64 (54.2%)	54 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$15,582		$15,582
Eastside High School	Public	9-12	150 Park Avenue	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2354	2,087	131	15.9	45.3%	18 (0.9%)	323 (15.5%)	1,742 (83.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6.2	426^th of 426 public high schools	0.0%		7.8	417^th of 422 public high schools	1.2%	9		5.1	0.4	0.4		0.0
International High School	Public	9-12	200 Grand Street	Paterson	07501	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-2280	662	50	13.2	81.3%	29 (4.4%)	110 (16.6%)	491 (74.2%)	31 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	332^nd of 426 public high schools	22.1%		12.8	382^nd of 422 public high schools	9.5%	50	3.5	53.2	13.1	13.1	6.8	6.8	$10,505		$10,505
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	61-127 Preakness Avenue	Paterson	07502	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0500	1,794	143	12.5	48.0%	114 (6.4%)	270 (15.1%)	1,242 (69.2%)	163 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	7.8	422^nd of 426 public high schools	0.9%		9.6	411^th of 422 public high schools	2.6%	11	2.3	9.9	1.0	1.0	10.0	10.0	$11,588		$11,588
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts	Public	9-12	413 12th Avenue	Paterson	07514	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0520	257	27	9.5	62.6%	4 (1.6%)	99 (38.5%)	153 (59.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	407^th of 426 public high schools	4.5%		9.7	409^th of 422 public high schools	3.1%	2	0.0	24.0	4.3	4.3			$17,357		$17,357
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School	Public	9-12	70 Church Street	Haledon	07508	Passaic County	Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 389-2821	819	60	13.6	70.5%	87 (10.6%)	121 (14.8%)	575 (70.2%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	16	369^th of 426 public high schools	13.4%		15	364^th of 422 public high schools	13.7%	5	10.4	35.6	7.2	7.1			$13,765	$898	$12,867
Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success	Public	9-12	764 11th Ave	Paterson	07504	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0500	111	8	13.8	39.6%	2 (1.8%)	28 (25.2%)	75 (67.6%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$23,741		$23,741
Paterson STEAM High School	Public	9-12	764 11th Avenue	Paterson	07514	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0560	325	26	12.5	45.2%	17 (5.2%)	72 (22.2%)	229 (70.5%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.7	387^th of 426 public high schools	9.2%		11.2	396^th of 422 public high schools	6.2%	9	4.4	36.8	3.9	3.9	0.0	0.0	$13,393		$13,393

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