School Of Health Science
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(973)321-0560
- School Of Health Science serves 273 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
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School Of Health Science places 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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- School Of Health Science's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 273 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- School Of Health Science's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of School Of Health Science is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1767 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 27% |
| Black | 21% | 16% |
| White | 5% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paterson Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to School Of Health Science is Stars Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Norman S Weir (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Norman S Weir (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paterson Norman S Weir Grades: K-8 | 293 students
0.1 miles
152 College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973)321-0750 0.1 K-8 293 - Paterson Stars Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
0.1 miles
765 14th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07504
(973)321-0568 0.1 9-12 89 - Paterson Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
0.2 miles
5 Colt Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973)321-0570 0.2 9-12 179 - Paterson School Of Earth And Space Science Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
0.2 miles
201 Memorial Drive
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973)321-2290 0.2 9-12 207 - Paterson Alexander Hamilton Academy Grades: K-8 | 563 students
0.3 miles
11 27 16th Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973)321-0320 0.3 K-8 563
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