Serving 1,499 students in grades Kindergarten-12, College Achieve Paterson Charter School 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Achieve Paterson Charter School's student population of 1,499 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
College Achieve Paterson Charter School 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 College Achieve Paterson Charter School is 0.47, 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
#1474 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
35%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Achieve Paterson Charter School's ranking?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is ranked #1474 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend College Achieve Paterson Charter School?
1,499 students attend College Achieve Paterson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of College Achieve Paterson Charter School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Achieve Paterson Charter School?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does College Achieve Paterson Charter School offer ?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Achieve Paterson Charter School part of?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is part of College Achieve Paterson Charter School District.
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