Overview
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology is a public other serving grades 0–12 in PATERSON, New Jersey. The school enrolls 1,664 students. It is part of the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictPaterson Charter School for Science and Technology
County34031
CityPATERSON
ZIP07503
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340008700735
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,664
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)