Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's ranking?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is ranked #1146 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus often compared to?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramusis often viewed alongside schools like Autistic by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
293 students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offer ?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus part of?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
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