Serving 657 students in grades 9-12, School Of Information Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 2% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)2%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
84%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% 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).
What is the graduation rate of School Of Information Technology?
The graduation rate of School Of Information Technology is 70-74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend School Of Information Technology?
657 students attend School Of Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of School Of Information Technology students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Information Technology?
School Of Information Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Information Technology offer ?
School Of Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Information Technology part of?
School Of Information Technology is part of Paterson Public School District.
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