Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Summary:

Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is a public high school located in Paterson, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. Despite its specialized focus on fine and performing arts, the school faces significant academic and operational challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low statewide rankings and poor performance on standardized tests.

The school's academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New Jersey high schools, with only 24% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4.3% proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to state averages of 58.1% and 39.7%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 82.2% and 98.2% in recent years, which is generally lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 41.6%, compared to the state and district averages of 16.6%.

Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is located in close proximity to several other Paterson public high schools, such as International High School, John F. Kennedy High School, and Paterson STEAM High School, all of which share similar demographic and performance characteristics, with most ranking in the bottom quartile of New Jersey high schools. While the school's specialized focus on fine and performing arts may provide unique opportunities for students, addressing the broader systemic issues affecting the Paterson Public School District will be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 413 12th Avenue
       Paterson, NJ  07514


(973) 321-0520

District: Paterson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,357 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.5%
African American:
38.5%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Compare Details Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts ranks worse than 95.5% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), African American (38.5%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is 9.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Paterson Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts is $17,357, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Paterson Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts 407th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

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Paterson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paterson Public School District 572nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Rank History for all students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.70 144th 343 58.0%
2004 72.98 98th 348 71.8%
2005 63.59 161st 351 54.1%
2006 58.44 197th 357 44.8%
2007 50.26 227th 361 37.1%
2008 57.11 199th 359 44.6%
2009 62.78 177th 370 52.2%
2010 37.46 286th 371 22.9%
2011 29.74 301st 378 20.4%
2012 32.14 311th 388 19.8%
2013 27.46 322nd 396 18.7%
2014 57.22 233rd 411 43.3%
2015 22.54 339th 406 16.5%
2016 32.16 274th 409 33.0%
2017 29.37 284th 411 30.9%
2018 24.54 321st 415 22.7%
2019 11.02 380th 416 8.7%
2021 25.14 297th 405 26.7%
2022 12.84 381st 415 8.2%
2023 9.66 409th 422 3.1%
2024 9.62 407th 426 4.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.19 173rd 179 3.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.88 277th 355 22.0%
2019 21.10 298th 349 14.6%
2022 18.35 335th 344 2.6%
2023 23.82 279th 339 17.7%
2024 46.00 152nd 349 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 232nd 345 32.8%
2019 18.32 304th 347 12.4%
2021 30.46 249th 326 23.6%
2022 33.11 202nd 324 37.7%
2023 16.23 321st 344 6.7%
2024 20.57 307th 350 12.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.75 300th 403 25.6%
2019 8.88 374th 408 8.3%
2021 26.66 295th 402 26.6%
2022 13.40 366th 414 11.6%
2023 8.25 401st 416 3.6%
2024 8.54 402nd 416 3.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.29 370th 405 8.6%
2019 7.48 394th 407 3.2%
2021 20.14 327th 402 18.7%
2022 11.26 376th 410 8.3%
2023 9.27 392nd 414 5.3%
2024 6.18 409th 415 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 162nd 266 39.1%
2019 19.40 224th 254 11.8%
2021 36.41 147th 247 40.5%
2022 21.80 225th 256 12.1%
2023 23.44 200th 250 20.0%
2024 22.37 215th 260 17.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.80 245th 368 33.4%
2019 19.94 310th 364 14.8%
2021 30.72 269th 374 28.1%
2022 25.29 286th 382 25.1%
2023 12.14 369th 385 4.2%
2024 11.91 376th 394 4.6%
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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.

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Open Quote Due to the fact that the student teacher ratio is low the students receive the much needed time that they deserve. The school provides a safe learning environment that motivates students to continue into a post-secondary facility whether it is college or institutes. Every student is encouraged to do their best and to excel in their many talents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 9 107 0 73 3 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 14 126 4 87 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1990 20 162 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 16 165 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 12 178 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 13 203 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 11 196 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 12 167 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 12 167 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 7 149 4 104 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 7 155 4 100 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 11 168 3 95 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 12 157 0 84 3 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 4 160 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 4 160 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 4 149 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 4 149 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2006 4 153 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 4 134 1 85 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2008 3 128 3 71 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2009 2 118 3 80 0 0 0 0 203
2010 3 125 2 96 0 0 0 0 226
2011 4 123 2 105 0 0 0 0 234
2012 5 128 0 115 0 0 0 0 248
2013 7 132 0 113 0 0 0 0 252
2014 4 122 1 138 0 0 0 0 265
2015 3 120 0 154 0 0 1 0 278
2016 4 131 0 150 0 0 2 0 287
2017 3 111 1 162 1 0 0 0 278
2018 4 112 2 145 0 0 0 0 263
2019 4 102 2 130 0 0 0 0 238
2020 2 82 2 145 0 0 0 0 231
2021 3 90 1 144 0 0 0 0 238
2022 3 83 0 133 0 0 0 0 219
2023 5 95 1 151 0 0 0 0 252
2024 4 99 1 153 0 0 0 0 257

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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 24.0 8.0 n/a
1989 231 26.0 8.8 n/a
1990 286 31.0 9.2 14.7
1991 271 30.0 9.0 33.6
1992 299 28.0 10.6 37.8
1993 337 28.2 12.0 49.6
1994 327 30.0 10.9 46.8
1995 286 29.0 9.9 33.6
1996 286 29.0 9.9 33.6
1998 264 30.0 8.8 48.9
1999 266 29.0 9.2 46.2
2000 277 30.0 9.2 66.8
2001 256 30.3 8.4 61.7
2002 240 34.0 7.1 75
2003 240 34.0 7.1 75
2004 245 33.0 7.4 60
2005 254 34.0 7.5 n/a
2006 251 33.0 7.6 66.1
2007 224 33.0 6.8 33
2008 205 29.0 7.1 63.4
2009 203 28.7 6.0 75.4
2010 226 30.0 7.5 83.2
2011 234 28.0 8.3 84.6
2012 248 32.8 7.5 86.7
2013 252 33.0 7.6 81.3
2014 265 35.0 7.5 86
2015 278 33.0 8.4 0
2016 287 32.0 8.9 61.3
2017 278 30.0 9.2 65.8
2018 263 30.0 8.7 64.6
2019 238 30.0 7.9 55
2020 231 29.0 7.9 67.5
2021 238 28.0 8.5 56.3
2022 219 25.0 8.7 51.6
2023 252 27.0 9.3 53.2
2024 257 27.0 9.5 62.6

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 Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 24.0 8.0 n/a
1989 231 26.0 8.8 n/a
1990 286 31.0 9.2 14.7
1991 271 30.0 9.0 33.6
1992 299 28.0 10.6 37.8
1993 337 28.2 12.0 49.6
1994 327 30.0 10.9 46.8
1995 286 29.0 9.9 33.6
1996 286 29.0 9.9 33.6
1998 264 30.0 8.8 48.9
1999 266 29.0 9.2 46.2
2000 277 30.0 9.2 66.8
2001 256 30.3 8.4 61.7
2002 240 34.0 7.1 75
2003 240 34.0 7.1 75
2004 245 33.0 7.4 60
2005 254 34.0 7.5 n/a
2006 251 33.0 7.6 66.1
2007 224 33.0 6.8 33
2008 205 29.0 7.1 63.4
2009 203 28.7 6.0 75.4
2010 226 30.0 7.5 83.2
2011 234 28.0 8.3 84.6
2012 248 32.8 7.5 86.7
2013 252 33.0 7.6 81.3
2014 265 35.0 7.5 86
2015 278 33.0 8.4 0
2016 287 32.0 8.9 61.3
2017 278 30.0 9.2 65.8
2018 263 30.0 8.7 64.6
2019 238 30.0 7.9 55
2020 231 29.0 7.9 67.5
2021 238 28.0 8.5 56.3
2022 219 25.0 8.7 51.6
2023 252 27.0 9.3 53.2
2024 257 27.0 9.5 62.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,357

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 380th of 416 High schoolsRanks 409th of 422 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts)19.218.8
 0.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Paterson Public School District)12.614
 1.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts)6.51.3
 5.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)31.5
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
End of Course Algebra I (Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts)6.31.3
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paterson Public School District)15.48.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238252
 5.9%
African American10295
 6.9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic130151
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White45
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%53.2%
 1.9%


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Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 4.5% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts are 60% Hispanic, 39% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts.


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