NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Alternative High School — School Profile & District Info

High|PATERSON, New Jersey|Paterson Public School District

PATERSON, NJ 07501

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
118
Student:Teacher
5.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
61.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
21-39%
Math Proficiency
<=10%
Chronic Absenteeism
125.9%
SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
419
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
22
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$27,885
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,496
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$37,176
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 78%Local 10%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.3%
Below 150% poverty line
8.0%
Unemployment rate
12.5%
Uninsured residents
15.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
4,362
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,932
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,264 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
786 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
661 (17%)
Autism
644 (16%)
Intellectual Disability
266 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
45 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

81
Current enrollment
Declining(-40% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative High School

As of the most recent data, 118 students are enrolled at Alternative High School. It is a High school within the local district.

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