Serving 286 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's student population of 286 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#919 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
36%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
48%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's ranking?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is ranked #919 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
286 students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offer ?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus part of?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
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