Paramus High School

Paramus High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
99 E Century Rd,  Paramus, NJ
Paramus Public School District
3.9
4.7
1,205 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Raymond Kiem
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
66.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.6%
White
49.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.7%
Hispanic
18.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 353 Students
Montclair State University 199 Students
New York University 195 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 151 Students
Penn State 131 Students
The College of New Jersey 127 Students
Seton Hall University 123 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 122 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 122 Students
Boston University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Biology 88 Students
Computer Science 77 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Finance 68 Students
Marketing 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Criminology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 255 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/5/2025
Paramus High School really opened up opportunities academically and socially. I have met amazing people, and learned from incredible teachers. My experience learning at Paramus High School has been unforgettable. I hope the excellence will continue in the years to come.
4.0 Senior
12/6/2023
One of the best parts about Paramus High School is that the budget for the arts was never cut in order to better facilitate the sports and stem program as many other schools do, considering the arts to be not as important. However I believe there should be some changes to some members of staff and their attitudes towards students and differing beliefs.
3.0 Senior
10/29/2023
Some of the best parts of my experience at Paramus High School include the variety of AP courses offer, ranging from all the AP Physics courses to AP English. However, there is a lack of certain courses I desired to take such as AP Seminar and AP Research.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
6/23/2017
Great School, 100% recommended for your children
5.0 other
11/22/2014
I attended Paramus High School a few years back and PHS is definitely one of the best high schools to attend. As long as a student keeps an open mind when starting here and has the willingness to learn, he/she will excel. I started as an average student and when teachers saw my willingness to excel...
4.0 other
7/3/2013
I am a student at PHS and I can definitely say that you can get a lot of out this school if you work hard and are motivated! PHS really tries to push the boundaries of those who want to excel. However, it does not do much to help the "bottom" of the class, who I think feel stupid compared to their h...

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Paramus High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Paramus, NJ, in the Paramus neighborhood, and is served by the Paramus Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Paramus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,243,982. Discover additional schools in the area, like River Dell Regional High School, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus, N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School, and more. Learn more about what Paramus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paramus High School.

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