Applied Technology High School

Summary:

Applied Technology High School is a public high school located in Paramus, New Jersey, serving 301 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, which is ranked 13th out of 613 districts in the state, Applied Technology High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in New Jersey, currently holding the 16th spot out of 426 high schools.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 94.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.4% proficient or better in Algebra I, far surpassing the state averages of 58.1% and 39.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate ranging from 90.9% to 99.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average, and a very low dropout rate of 0% to 1.2%. Applied Technology High School also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.4% to 18.1%, compared to the state average of around 16.6%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as River Dell Regional High School, Paramus High School, and Fair Lawn High School, Applied Technology High School stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently delivering excellent results across various academic metrics. This consistent high performance, along with the school's diverse student population and specialized vocational focus, make it a highly desirable option for families in the Paramus area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 343-6000

District: Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,049

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

Hispanic:

27.2%

Asian:

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Applied Technology High School ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Applied Technology High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Applied Technology High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), Hispanic (27.2%), Asian (19.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Applied Technology High School is 18, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Applied Technology High School is $17,049. 3 high schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Applied Technology High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Applied Technology High School 16^th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Applied Technology High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergen County Vocational Technical School District 13^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Applied Technology High School

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Rank History for all students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	76.46	49^th	415	88.2%
2019	77.71	52^nd	416	87.5%
2021	87.86	19^th	405	95.3%
2022	91.19	19^th	415	95.4%
2023	90.53	14^th	422	96.7%
2024	90.01	16^th	426	96.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.57	21^st	344	93.9%
2024	99.18	5^th	350	98.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	75.10	62^nd	403	84.6%
2019	70.33	73^rd	408	82.1%
2021	80.26	38^th	402	90.5%
2022	80.65	30^th	414	92.8%
2023	84.72	22^nd	416	94.7%
2024	85.35	20^th	416	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	82.22	37^th	405	90.9%
2019	80.06	42^nd	407	89.7%
2021	92.15	18^th	402	95.5%
2022	87.70	25^th	410	93.9%
2023	81.12	41^st	414	90.1%
2024	88.26	18^th	415	95.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	51.07	71^st	165	57.0%
2022	82.14	15^th	175	91.4%
2023	90.64	3^rd	172	98.3%
2024	74.28	27^th	174	84.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	99.11	5^th	364	98.6%
2021	88.93	22^nd	374	94.1%
2022	99.60	5^th	382	98.7%
2023	97.00	11^th	385	97.1%
2024	96.25	11^th	394	97.2%

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Rank History for White students at Applied Technology High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	68.11	61^st	340	82.1%
2019	75.79	38^th	339	88.8%
2021	88.39	15^th	336	95.5%
2022	74.98	36^th	335	89.3%
2023	79.89	35^th	335	89.6%
2024	83.60	19^th	337	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Applied Technology High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	19	2	2	7	0	0	1	31
2017	36	2	3	16	0	1	1	59
2018	51	2	7	26	0	1	3	90
2019	81	11	14	45	0	0	0	151
2020	90	15	18	57	0	2	0	182
2021	97	18	32	64	0	2	0	213
2022	134	17	44	78	0	0	0	273
2023	138	21	55	87	0	0	0	301
2024	149	20	63	88	4	0	0	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Applied Technology High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	31	n/a	n/a	22.6
2017	59	2.0	29.5	20.3
2018	90	5.0	18.0	15.6
2019	151	8.0	18.8	14.6
2020	182	10.0	18.2	16.5
2021	213	12.0	17.7	10.8
2022	273	14.0	19.5	11.4
2023	301	18.0	16.7	15.6
2024	324	18.0	18.0	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Applied Technology High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	31	n/a	n/a	22.6
2017	59	2.0	29.5	20.3
2018	90	5.0	18.0	15.6
2019	151	8.0	18.8	14.6
2020	182	10.0	18.2	16.5
2021	213	12.0	17.7	10.8
2022	273	14.0	19.5	11.4
2023	301	18.0	16.7	15.6
2024	324	18.0	18.0	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Applied Technology High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,049

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Applied Technology High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 416 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 422 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Applied Technology High School)	87.3	90.1	2.8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)	95.8	94.5	1.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Applied Technology High School)	45	64.3	19.3%
9th Grade Algebra I (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)	66.7	83.4	16.7%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Applied Technology High School)	45	64.3	19.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bergen County Vocational Technical School District)	57.4	81.1	23.7%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	151	301	99.3%
African American	11	21	90.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	55	292.9%
Hispanic	45	87	93.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	138	70.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.6%	15.6%	1%

Schools Near Applied Technology High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)			NJSLA Geometry (2024)			NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Applied Technology High School	Public	9-12	400 Paramus Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 343-6000	324	18	18.0	14.5%	149 (46.0%)	20 (6.2%)	88 (27.2%)	63 (19.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90	16^th of 426 public high schools	96.2%		90.5	14^th of 422 public high schools	96.7%	2	65.4	94.8	78.4		78.4	97.0	60.5	75.3			$17,049		$17,049
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus	Public	9-12	E.285 Pascack Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 343-6000	277	47	5.8	29.6%	119 (43.0%)	34 (12.3%)	120 (43.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$27,339	$2,362	$24,977
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus	Public	9-12	E.285 Pascack Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 343-6000	23	17	1.3	26.1%	7 (30.4%)	1 (4.3%)	13 (56.5%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,623		$15,623
Glen Rock High School	Public	9-12	400 Hamilton Avenue	Glen Rock	07452	Bergen County	Glen Rock Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 445-7700	742	70	10.5	0.4%	532 (71.7%)	6 (0.8%)	49 (6.6%)	127 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.8%)	84.7	32^nd of 426 public high schools	92.5%		73	63^rd of 422 public high schools	85.1%	31	64.0	89.0	42.4		42.4	80.2		80.2	100.0	100.0	$15,807	$28	$15,779
Ridgewood High School	Public	9-12	627 East Ridgewood Ave	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2800	1,740	138	12.6	3.0%	1,011 (58.1%)	21 (1.2%)	222 (12.8%)	333 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (8.5%)	81.9	44^th of 426 public high schools	89.7%		83.6	36^th of 422 public high schools	91.5%	8	52.0	84.2	65.5	12.2	59.2				100.0	100.0	$11,059	$13	$11,046
Paramus High School	Public	9-12	99 East Century Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 261-7800	1,125	108	10.4	12.9%	541 (48.1%)	29 (2.6%)	225 (20.0%)	293 (26.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (2.8%)	57.5	133^rd of 426 public high schools	68.8%		63.4	103^rd of 422 public high schools	75.6%	30	32.7	67.8	34.4		34.6	61.6		60.6			$15,572		$15,572
Fair Lawn High School	Public	9-12	14 00 Berdan Avenue	Fair Lawn	07410	Bergen County	Fair Lawn Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 794-5450	1,644	125	13.1	15.9%	933 (56.8%)	61 (3.7%)	355 (21.6%)	232 (14.1%)	10 (0.6%)	8 (0.5%)	41 (2.5%)	73.5	71^st of 426 public high schools	83.3%		70.1	71^st of 422 public high schools	83.2%		43.9	74.9	52.7		51.7	88.5		88.5	77.3	77.3	$8,865	$92	$8,773
Westwood Regional High School	Public	9-12	701 Ridgewood Road	Township Of Washington	07676	Bergen County	Westwood Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-0880	839	82	10.2	11.6%	594 (70.8%)	24 (2.9%)	157 (18.7%)	37 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.5%)	67.7	94^th of 426 public high schools	77.9%		57.3	129^th of 422 public high schools	69.4%	35	38.5	79.5	44.6	0.0	38.1	65.8		64.8			$9,306	$01	$9,305
River Dell Regional High School	Public	9-12	55 Pyle Street	Oradell	07649	Bergen County	River Dell Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 599-7240	992	89	11.1	1.5%	545 (54.9%)	5 (0.5%)	123 (12.4%)	289 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.0%)	87.2	24^th of 426 public high schools	94.4%		83.7	35^th of 422 public high schools	91.7%	11	54.2	84.1	67.3		67.7	100.0		100.0			$15,861	$256	$15,605
Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success	Public	9-12	764 11th Ave	Paterson	07504	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0500	111	8	13.8	39.6%	2 (1.8%)	28 (25.2%)	75 (67.6%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$23,741		$23,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Technology High School

How many students attend Applied Technology High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Applied Technology High School.

Is Applied Technology High School a good school?

Yes! Applied Technology High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 426 New Jersey high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Applied Technology High School?

Students at Applied Technology High School are 46% White, 27% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Applied Technology High School in?

Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

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