Paterson P-TECH High School

ptech.paterson.k12.nj.us/

193 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the school:

The School of Earth and Space Science, located at 201 Memorial Drive in Paterson, New Jersey, is a specialized educational institution focused on the study of geological, atmospheric, and astronomical sciences. Positioned within the Paterson Public Schools district, the facility is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and the broader universe. By centering its curriculum on earth and space-related disciplines, the school aims to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes scientific inquiry, environmental awareness, and exploration of planetary systems.

The school serves as a distinct learning hub in the community, likely offering students unique opportunities to engage with STEM-based curricula that go beyond standard earth science coursework. Its location on Memorial Drive places it within a significant educational corridor in Paterson, allowing it to act as a specialized resource for students interested in pursuing careers or advanced studies in fields such as geology, meteorology, planetary science, and environmental sustainability.

193

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paterson P-TECH High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	130
Black	49
Asian	5

Hispanic
130 (67.4%)
Black
49 (25.4%)
White
9 (4.7%)
Asian
5 (2.6%)

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:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-2292
Website:	http://ptech.paterson.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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 52

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 50