Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology

Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
196 W Railway Ave,  Paterson, NJ
South Paterson Neighborhood
3.5
3.6
1,632 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ali Riza Gurcanli
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
47.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
18.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
66.1%
Black
30%
White
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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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.
Montclair State University 168 Students
Kean University 117 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 100 Students
Seton Hall University 99 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 89 Students
Stockton University 84 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 82 Students
Penn State 73 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 73 Students
New York University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 50 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Sociology 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 106 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/20/2024
When I first came into the building, breakfast was the thing I was looking forward to the most. Those chocolate chip muffins they had were so good I always wanted seconds. The teachers there are some of the best, and they care for their students. I don't know how often I would look for my teacher when I needed someone to talk to; they were kind and patient and would frequently stay after school to help students if they didn't understand the lesson.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2020
It's an amazing school. They focus on helping every child succeed, and always help and pay attention to everyone.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2019
I like the fact that Paterson Charter cares about the students. They are a little strict on the uniforms, but that is normal for a charter school.
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3.6 24 Reviews
2.0 other
10/9/2021
The principal does not know the students, their names, or their worth. The claim is that, “the principals success, is the teachers success”. However, not once has he set foot in my classroom. How are the administrators supposed to evaluate teachers unless they witness classrooms. The principal has m...
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1.0 teacher
7/7/2019
Extremely stressful and overwhelming. Hours too long and students extremely disruptive and disrespectful. Spent more time disciplining then teaching
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4.0 teacher
6/1/2018
7/10 because of the lack of special ed. Knowledge by administration as well as most other staff in building
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4.0 student
5/29/2016
The school is very good I am not lying. I am a 7th grader in PCSST, the education is very good. All A s and 1 B, I love the programs that the school has. For example CCP, College Coaching Program, is a very good program. You must maintain a 3.5 gpa, this is a very good problem. The sports are very g...
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