BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL - PARAMUS

Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District school district, located in Paramus, NJ with about 314 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bergen County Technical High School (BCTS) in Paramus is a premier public vocational-technical magnet school serving students throughout Bergen County, New Jersey. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and specialized career-focused curriculum, the school offers a unique educational environment that blends traditional college-preparatory coursework with hands-on technical training. Students at the Paramus campus have the opportunity to major in a wide array of career clusters—such as visual and performing arts, culinary arts, business, and various engineering or technology fields—allowing them to gain professional-level experience while simultaneously fulfilling their graduation requirements.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to both personal and professional development, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence. By integrating industry-standard technology and project-based learning into daily classroom instruction, BCTS-Paramus prepares its graduates for a seamless transition into top-tier universities or directly into specialized workforce sectors. Through its competitive admissions process and emphasis on practical application, the school remains a centerpiece of the regional educational landscape, consistently producing highly skilled and well-rounded students equipped to succeed in an increasingly complex global economy.

For more information, contact Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus at (201) 343-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.