Paterson P-TECH
Paterson, NJ · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Paterson P-TECH is a high school located in Paterson, New Jersey. The school serves 202 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 63/100 (C), Paterson P-TECH performs at the state average for New Jersey. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paterson P-TECH has a DataScore of 63/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Paterson P-TECH has 202 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
Yes, Paterson P-TECH is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +17, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Paterson P-TECH is part of the Paterson Public School District in Paterson, New Jersey. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.