- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paramus, NJ
Paramus High School
Federal NCES profile for Paramus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341242000688
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paramus High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paramus High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paramus High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Paramus High School held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 341242000688 · Paramus, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,153 enr · 11:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brook Middle School (555 students)
Paramus High School held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Paramus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- East Brook Mid
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- West Brook Mid
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- Ridge Ranch El 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- Parkway Elemen 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- Memorial Eleme 289
Memorial Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Paramus High School reports 1,153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paramus High School compares
Paramus High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,153
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Asian 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Paramus High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paramus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paramus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Paramus
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational / career-technical school
348 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special-education school
288 students 6.1:1 students per teacher
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Vocational / career-technical school
14 students
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 (~1,153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paramus High School
How many students attend Paramus High School?
Paramus High School has 1,153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramus High School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paramus High School?
9.1% of students at Paramus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paramus High School?
The largest demographic group at Paramus High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paramus High School?
Paramus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Paramus High School rank among public schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, Paramus High School ranks #5 of 9 public 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 public schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides Paramus High School, Paramus Public School District also operates East Brook Middle School (555 students), West Brook Middle School (500 students), and Ridge Ranch Elementary School (338 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.