Best high schools in Paterson Public School District (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Paterson Public School District, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
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- 149Newcomers High SchoolPaterson · Public High49.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 106 students
- 241Eastside High SchoolPaterson · Public High58.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 2,073 students
- 327Paterson STEAM High SchoolPaterson · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 426International High SchoolPaterson · Public High7% Math proficiency · 650 students
- 525Paterson P-TECH High SchoolPaterson · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 625Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing ArtsPaterson · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 719John F. Kennedy High SchoolPaterson · Public High0.5% Math proficiency · 1,846 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcomers High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 49.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 106 |
| 2 | Eastside High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 58.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 2,073 |
| 3 | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 4 | International High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 650 |
| 5 | Paterson P-TECH High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 6 | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 7 | John F. Kennedy High School Paterson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
Newcomers High School in Paterson leads the 2025 list of high schools in Paterson Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 49.1. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey high schools rankings, every school on the Paterson Public School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Paterson Public School District?
Newcomers High School in Paterson, New Jersey ranks first among high schools in Paterson Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 49.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 106).
How are high schools in Paterson Public School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.