The Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is a four-year public high school in Paterson in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Paterson Public Schools.
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts's student population of 258 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts 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 Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 0.48, 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
#2058 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
37%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts's ranking?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is ranked #2058 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
258 students attend Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offer ?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts part of?
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts is part of Paterson Public School District.
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