Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Attendance Zone: Academy High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Paterson, NJ, covering approximately 8.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
23%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success often compared to?
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Successis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake, Central Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success?
The graduation rate of Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success is 20%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 89%.
How many students attend Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success?
112 students attend Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success?
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success offer ?
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success part of?
Students Transitioning And Achieving Real Success is part of Paterson Public School District.
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