Paramus High School

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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
11:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
650
Verbal
630
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
White
45.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.5%
Hispanic
20.3%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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 385 Students
Montclair State University 212 Students
New York University 208 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 147 Students
Penn State 143 Students
Seton Hall University 133 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 127 Students
The College of New Jersey 126 Students
Boston University 120 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 140 Students
Biology 93 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Computer Science 76 Students
Finance 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Pre-Law Studies 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 247 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/20/2025
I've recently joined the Paramus High School for my senior year and it's a really decent school with nice teachers, experiencing my first time in a suburban school, the school work is quite easy and challenging at times but I also like to challenge myself with different skills.
4.0 Senior
12/18/2024
Paramus high school is an extremely diverse school. You'll see many different races represented, including teachers. The worst part is teachers. Not all teachers are willing and passionate to teach students. Some classes will simply give assignments and readings.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,298,557. 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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