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Paterson P-TECH High School

201 MEMORIAL DRIVE, PATERSON, NJ, 07505

About Paterson P-TECH High School

Paterson P-TECH High School is a public high school in Paterson, New Jersey. It is one of seven high schools in the Paterson Public School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 500 to 600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which makes for a focused and supportive learning environment. Paterson P-TECH High School has a curriculum that focuses on careers and technology. It combines hands-on learning with academic classes to get students ready for college and industry certifications. The school also has Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes, and about 41% of students take them. These classes help students get ready for college and do more advanced work. There are a lot of different kinds of students at this school. About 97% of them are minorities, and about 40% of them economically disadvantaged. About 28% of people are able to read well enough for the years 2025–2026. Students can also take tests like the SAT and ACT to see if they are ready for college. Funding for each student at the district level goes toward teaching programs, technology resources, and student services.

Paterson P-TECH High School Contact Information

Address

201 MEMORIAL DRIVE, PATERSON, NJ, 07505

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Phone

(973) 321-2292

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 28% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
200
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 235 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paterson P-TECH High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 67%
Black 27%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
3%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
67%
Black
27%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 200
37%
74 Female
63%
126 Male

Student Population

200 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

200 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Paterson P-TECH High School has done very well, with students winning the NASA Tech Rise Student Challenge and getting a spot on a NASA-sponsored flight. The school has also teamed up with Passaic County Community College to offer online classes, which give students a chance to get a head start on college. P-TECH students have also taken part in events like Women's History Month, where they showed off their projects and outreach work.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school's main area of study?

Ans. School kids look into different career paths and technology.

Q2. Are college credits available?

Ans. Dual-learning opportunities help students do better in school.

Q3. Does the school help students take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Preparing for exams goes along with learning that is focused on students career.

Q4. Are industry skills developed?

Ans. Technical training aligns with workforce needs.

Q5. Are mentorship opportunities offered?

Ans. Partnerships help students get ready for their careers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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