College Achieve Paterson Charter School

School Overview
College Achieve Paterson Charter School, located at 21 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in competitive colleges and universities. Serving students in grades K-12, the school is founded on the belief that every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, possesses the potential to excel academically. The curriculum is rigorous and college-preparatory, often emphasizing STEM fields and critical thinking skills to ensure that graduates are equipped with the academic foundation necessary for long-term success in higher education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development, community engagement, and providing a supportive learning environment. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, College Achieve Paterson strives to close the achievement gap for students in the Paterson area. The school actively works to create a culture of high expectations, where students are mentored to become leaders and lifelong learners capable of navigating both the academic rigors of college and the complexities of the modern workforce.
1,688
Total Students
84.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic1,089
Black572
Asian2
Two or More1
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,089 (64.5%)
  • Black
    572 (33.9%)
  • White
    19 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.1%)
  • 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: College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Phone: (862)257-1423
Website: http://collegeachievepaterson.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,398
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 148
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 199
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 108
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 100
Grade 6 184
Grade 7 132
Grade 8 124
Grade 9 171
Grade 10 142
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten199
Grade 1101
Grade 2108
Grade 3108
Grade 4104
Grade 5100
Grade 6184
Grade 7132
Grade 8124
Grade 9171
Grade 10142
Grade 11109
Grade 12106
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female87752%
Male81148%
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