Top Rankings
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,664 students in Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,664 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,066 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
34%
# Black Students
460 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
28%
15%
# White Students
123 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
7%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
131
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,702 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,569
$26,931
Spending / Student
$17,702
$25,828
Best Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600
Grades: K-12
| 1,664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,664 students.
What is the rank of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District is ranked #593 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District?
64% of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District?
Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,702 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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