Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus

Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

www.bergen.org

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bergen County Technical High School (BCTS) in Paramus is a premier public vocational-technical school serving students throughout Bergen County, New Jersey. Renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum combined with specialized career and technical education (CTE), the school provides a unique "high school plus" experience. Students attend BCTS to pursue intensive training in fields such as engineering, visual and performing arts, culinary arts, business, and health sciences, all while meeting state graduation requirements in core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities.

The Paramus campus is highly competitive and is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional success. By fostering partnerships with local industries and colleges, the school allows students to earn industry certifications and even college credits before graduation. With a focus on hands-on, project-based learning and innovation, Bergen County Technical High School aims to equip its students with both the technical expertise and the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex and modern workforce.

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

1.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	1

White
14 (46.7 %)
Hispanic
14 (46.7 %)
Black
1 (3.3 %)
Asian
1 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
Phone:	(201)343-6000
Website:	http://www.bergen.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 7

Ungraded 2