- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paterson, NJ
Paterson Steam High School
Federal NCES profile for Paterson Steam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341269003107
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paterson Steam High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Paterson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paterson Steam High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paterson Steam High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Paterson, NJ.
School address
District: Paterson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341269003107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Paterson Steam High School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 341269003107 · Paterson, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.2:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastside High School (2,073 students)
Paterson Steam High School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Paterson Steam High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
2,073 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High School
1,846 students
- Joseph a. Taub
Joseph a. Taub School
976 students
- School 16 813
School 16
813 students
- School 5 753
School 5
753 students
- This school 379
Paterson Steam High School
379 students
What this shows Paterson Steam High School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paterson Steam High School compares
Paterson Steam 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 21.6%
White 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Paterson Steam High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Paterson Public School District reports $25,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paterson Steam High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a. Taub School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 16 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paterson Steam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Paterson
1 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paterson Steam High School
How many students attend Paterson Steam High School?
Paterson Steam High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paterson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paterson Steam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paterson Steam High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paterson Steam High School?
46.1% of students at Paterson Steam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paterson Steam High School?
The largest demographic group at Paterson Steam High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Paterson, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paterson Steam High School?
Paterson Steam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Paterson Steam High School rank among high schools in Paterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Paterson Steam High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Paterson, 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 Paterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Paterson Public School District?
Besides Paterson Steam High School, Paterson Public School District also operates Eastside High School (2,073 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,846 students), and Joseph a. Taub School (976 students). See the Paterson Public School District district page for the complete list.