Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

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Charter School 1,330 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School (PASCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in Paterson, New Jersey. Operated by the iLearn Schools network, the institution is grounded in a STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes college readiness and academic excellence. By integrating rigorous coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with a supportive learning environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students from the local community with the tools necessary to compete in a global society.

Beyond its academic focus, PASCS places a significant emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school utilizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging small class sizes and data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing extracurricular opportunities in the arts and sciences, Paterson Arts and Science Charter School seeks to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in higher education and their future professional careers.

1,330

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,048
Black	229
Asian	16
Two or More	3
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,048 (78.9%)
Black
229 (17.2%)
White
27 (2.0%)
Asian
16 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Phone:	(862)336-1550
Website:	http://ilearnschools.org/paterson-arts-science-charter-school/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	845
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 82