GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY
GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the Paterson Public School District school district, located in Paterson, NJ with about 168 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.
GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY, located at 200 Grand Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a specialized magnet high school within the Paterson Public Schools district. It is named in honor of the prolific African American inventor Garrett A. Morgan. The academy is intentionally designed with a smaller student body to foster a focused, rigorous academic environment. Its primary mission is to provide students with a curriculum that bridges the gap between high school and higher education, often emphasizing college readiness and personalized academic support.
The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success through a supportive community atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller scale than traditional comprehensive high schools, GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY allows for stronger teacher-student mentorships and a more tailored instructional approach. It serves as an important educational pillar in the Paterson community, aiming to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and academic foundation necessary to excel in collegiate environments and their future professional careers.
For more information, contact GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY at (973) 321-2540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540
GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Paterson, NJ with about 168 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paterson Public School District
- Total Students:
- 168
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 168 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARRETT MORGAN ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.8%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- White
- 3.0%
- Female
- 23.8%
- Male
- 76.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.