Paramus High School

phs.paramus.k12.nj.us/

1,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paramus High School, located at 99 East Century Road in Paramus, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the Paramus Public School District, the school is known for fostering a competitive academic environment while emphasizing the development of the "whole student." It offers a wide array of curricular options, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized vocational programs, all designed to prepare students for the rigors of higher education and various career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The facility itself is equipped with modern resources to support technology-integrated learning, reflecting the district’s commitment to staying current with educational trends. By balancing high academic expectations with a strong focus on community engagement and personal growth, Paramus High School aims to cultivate a supportive yet challenging atmosphere for its student body.

1,153

Total Students

102.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paramus High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	234
Black	34
Asian	317
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
527 (45.7%)
Asian
317 (27.5%)
Hispanic
234 (20.3%)
Two or More
35 (3.0%)
Black
34 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paramus Public School District
Phone:	(201)261-7800
Website:	http://phs.paramus.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Grade 9 286

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 264

Grade 12 300