- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paramus, NJ
Applied Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for Applied Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340147003341
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Applied Technology High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Applied Technology High School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Technology High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340147003341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Applied Technology High School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 340147003341 · Paramus, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 19.3:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergen County Academies (1,130 students)
Applied Technology High School grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Applied Technology High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergen County
Bergen County Academies
1,130 students
- Bergen County
Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro
665 students
- This school 348
Applied Technology High School
348 students
- Bergen County 290
Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology
290 students
- Bergen County 288
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
288 students
- Bergen County 14
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
14 students
What this shows Applied Technology High School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Applied Technology High School compares
Applied Technology High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$40,357
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Asian 19.8%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Applied Technology High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergen County Vocational Technical School District reports $40,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Applied Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Academies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Applied Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 96.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
Similar high schools in Paramus
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Applied Technology High School
How many students attend Applied Technology High School?
Applied Technology High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology High School is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Applied Technology High School?
11.3% of students at Applied Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applied Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at Applied Technology High School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applied Technology High School?
Applied Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Applied Technology High School rank among high schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Technology High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Paramus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergen County Vocational Technical School District?
Besides Applied Technology High School, Bergen County Vocational Technical School District also operates Bergen County Academies (1,130 students), Bergen County Technical High School - Teterboro (665 students), and Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology (290 students). See the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District district page for the complete list.