Paterson STEAM High School is a four-year public high school in Paterson in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated as part of the Paterson Public Schools. It is one of the academy programs serving students in ninth through twelfth grades offered by the school district.
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Paterson Steam High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paterson Steam High School's student population of 379 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paterson Steam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paterson Steam High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2016 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
22%
14%
White
7%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paterson Steam High School's ranking?
Paterson Steam High School is ranked #2016 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paterson Steam High School?
The graduation rate of Paterson Steam High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Paterson Steam High School?
379 students attend Paterson Steam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Paterson Steam High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paterson Steam High School?
Paterson Steam High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paterson Steam High School offer ?
Paterson Steam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paterson Steam High School part of?
Paterson Steam High School is part of Paterson Public School District.
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