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Alternative High School vs. Atlantic Regional School

Should you attend Alternative High School or Atlantic Regional School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alternative High School
350 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Atlantic Regional School
2562 Tilton Rd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Top Rankings

Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Alternative 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
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School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
118 students
33 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atlantic Regional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alternative High School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
10 teachers
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atlantic Regional School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paterson Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#1473 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alternative High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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41%
(15-16 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alternative High School by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
1
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Grade 10 Students
18
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Grade 11 Students
44
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Grade 12 Students
55
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(21-22 School Year Data)
% Asian
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(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paterson Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
46%
49%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paterson Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atlantic Regional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
54%
39%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paterson Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atlantic Regional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
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12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paterson Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atlantic Regional School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
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(21-22 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
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(21-22 School Year Data)
0.50
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atlantic Regional School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
91%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atlantic Regional School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paterson Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
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