Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success

stars.paterson.k12.nj.us/

112 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stars Academy, located at 765 14th Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Paterson Public Schools district. It functions primarily as an alternative school designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the academy aims to re-engage students academically and help them overcome barriers to their education, whether those challenges are behavioral, social, or credit-related.

The school’s mission is centered on character development, academic recovery, and preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that involves transitioning back to a comprehensive high school, graduating with a diploma, or pursuing vocational paths. By utilizing a more intimate learning environment, Stars Academy prioritizes individualized instruction and mentorship, striving to ensure that every student has a pathway to success, regardless of their past educational experiences.

112

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	78
Black	26
Asian	6

Hispanic
78 (69.6%)
Black
26 (23.2%)
Asian
6 (5.4%)
White
2 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-0500
Website:	http://stars.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 57