Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is a public magnet high school in Paterson, New Jersey. It is part of the Paterson Public School District, which has seven high schools and serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 450 to 500 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 14 to 15 to 1. This allows for personalized instruction in an arts-focused environment. Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts focuses on music, dance, theater, and the visual arts as well as core academic subjects. This mix of creative development and college preparatory work is what makes the school unique. About 26% of students take Advanced Placement® courses and exams, which are available to them. The student body is very diverse, with about 98% of students being minorities and about 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. According to reports, 19% of students will be able to read well by 2025–2026. Students also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college. District-level funding for each student helps pay for academic instruction and specialized arts programs.