Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

www.patersoncharter.org

Charter School 1,160 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School (PASCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in Paterson, New Jersey. Operated by the iLearn Schools network, the institution is grounded in a STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes college readiness and academic excellence. By integrating rigorous coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with a supportive learning environment, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students from the local community with the tools necessary to compete in a global society.

Beyond its academic focus, PASCS places a significant emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school utilizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging small class sizes and data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing extracurricular opportunities in the arts and sciences, Paterson Arts and Science Charter School seeks to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in higher education and their future professional careers.

1,160

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	888
Black	232
Asian	15
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
888 (76.6 %)
Black
232 (20.0 %)
White
16 (1.4 %)
Asian
15 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
Phone:	(862)336-1550
Website:	http://www.patersoncharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	845
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 69