ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in PATERSON, NJ with about 164 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 40 teachers, Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Alternative High School, located on Colt Street in Paterson, New Jersey, functions as a specialized educational environment within the Paterson Public Schools district. As an alternative institution, its primary mission is to serve students who may not be thriving in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school is designed to offer a more flexible, supportive, and personalized approach to learning, aimed at helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover necessary credits, and stay on track toward graduation.

The program focuses on fostering a smaller, more intimate community where students can build stronger relationships with faculty and staff. By utilizing tailored instruction and targeted support services, Alternative High School seeks to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, providing them with a pathway to earn their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Through its focus on individualized academic success and student well-being, the school plays a critical role in ensuring that all students in the Paterson community have equitable access to a quality education.

For more information, contact Alternative High School at (973) 321-0570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.