Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, School Of Government And Public Administration 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 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
89%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)63%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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 Government And Public Administration?
The graduation rate of School Of Government And Public Administration is 63%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend School Of Government And Public Administration?
695 students attend School Of Government And Public Administration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of School Of Government And Public Administration students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of Government And Public Administration?
School Of Government And Public Administration has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of Government And Public Administration offer ?
School Of Government And Public Administration offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of Government And Public Administration part of?
School Of Government And Public Administration is part of Paterson Public School District.
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