Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

www.paterson.k12.nj.us/schools/rphs/

252 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, located in Paterson, New Jersey, is a specialized magnet high school dedicated to cultivating academic excellence alongside intensive artistic training. As part of the Paterson Public Schools district, the institution is designed for students who demonstrate a strong passion and aptitude for the arts, offering a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with pre-professional training in disciplines such as dance, theater, instrumental and vocal music, and visual arts.

The school serves as a creative hub for the community, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to engage in performances, exhibitions, and collaborative projects that mirror professional industry standards. By fostering an environment that balances conservatory-style artistic development with a challenging college-preparatory academic program, Rosa L. Parks prepares its students to excel in higher education institutions and pursue competitive careers in the creative and performing arts sectors.

252

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	151
Black	95
Asian	1

Hispanic
151 (59.9 %)
Black
95 (37.7 %)
White
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Public School District
Phone:	(973)321-0520
Website:	http://www.paterson.k12.nj.us/schools/rphs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 70

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 50

Ungraded 33