Paterson STEAM High School vs Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paterson STEAM High School
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
Paterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
258 students
| Measure | Paterson STEAM High School Paterson, New Jersey | Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 357 | #312 of 357 |
| National rank | #14040 of 16,910 | #14472 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paterson STEAM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 24.6).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Paterson STEAM High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 64.6%).
- •Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.8).
- •Paterson STEAM High School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 258.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paterson STEAM High School better than Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Paterson STEAM High School ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paterson STEAM High School and Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paterson STEAM High School: 379. Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paterson STEAM High School and Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts rank in New Jersey?
Paterson STEAM High School is 299th of 357 and Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 312th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).