Newcomers High School

Summary:

Newcomers High School is a small public high school in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Paterson Public School District. Despite its small size of just 37 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with abysmal academic outcomes and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Newcomers High School's performance is particularly concerning, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Algebra I. The school's struggles are not limited to overall academic achievement, as it also ranks among the lowest in the state for specific student subgroups, including female, male, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school serves a student population with extremely low socioeconomic status, which likely contributes to the ongoing challenges it faces.

In comparison to other high schools in the Paterson Public School District, such as Eastside High School, International High School, and John F. Kennedy High School, Newcomers High School's performance is significantly worse, with no signs of improvement over time. Addressing the root causes of Newcomers High School's persistent underperformance will likely require a comprehensive, targeted, and sustained effort by the Paterson Public School District and other stakeholders.

Detail:

Public 9-12

151 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07501

(973) 321-0760

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newcomers High School ranks worse than 99.8% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.43. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcomers High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomers High School 425^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Newcomers High School in the ranking list.)

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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 all students at Newcomers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.66	419^th	422	0.7%
2024	6.43	425^th	426	0.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newcomers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.51	151^st	161	6.2%
2024	18.87	172^nd	179	3.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcomers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.82	326^th	344	5.2%
2024	7.56	350^th	350	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Newcomers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.06	416^th	416	0.0%
2024	4.31	416^th	416	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Newcomers High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.21	414^th	415	0.2%

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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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Year	Hispanic	Total
2022	0	0
2023	37	37
2024	82	82

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

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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 Newcomers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	37	1.0	37.0	24.3
2024	82	5.0	16.4	70.7

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 Newcomers High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	37	1.0	37.0	24.3
2024	82	5.0	16.4	70.7

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)		NJSLA Algebra II (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 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
PCTI STEM Academy	Public	9-12	45 Reinhardt Road	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 790-6000	885	81	10.9	34.0%	242 (27.3%)	63 (7.1%)	381 (43.1%)	174 (19.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.5%)	93.6	5^th of 426 public high schools	98.8%		93.3	11^th of 422 public high schools	97.4%	6	73.3	95.5	81.3		81.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Passaic County Technical Institute	Public	9-12	45 Reinhardt Road	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 790-6000	3,660	302	12.1	49.5%	703 (19.2%)	341 (9.3%)	2,194 (59.9%)	347 (9.5%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	69 (1.9%)	65	104^th of 426 public high schools	75.6%		67.6	87^th of 422 public high schools	79.4%	17	32.7	69.3	48.4	0.0	47.7					$17,412	$1,035	$16,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Newcomers High School

How many students attend Newcomers High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Newcomers High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newcomers High School?

Students at Newcomers High School are 100% Hispanic.

Is Newcomers High School a good school?

Newcomers High School ranks in the bottom 0.2% of New Jersey high schools.

What district is Newcomers High School in?

Paterson Public School District

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