College Achieve Paterson Charter School

School Overview
College Achieve Paterson Charter School, located at 21 Market Street in Paterson, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in competitive colleges and universities. Serving students in grades K-12, the school is founded on the belief that every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, possesses the potential to excel academically. The curriculum is rigorous and college-preparatory, often emphasizing STEM fields and critical thinking skills to ensure that graduates are equipped with the academic foundation necessary for long-term success in higher education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development, community engagement, and providing a supportive learning environment. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, College Achieve Paterson strives to close the achievement gap for students in the Paterson area. The school actively works to create a culture of high expectations, where students are mentored to become leaders and lifelong learners capable of navigating both the academic rigors of college and the complexities of the modern workforce.
1,305
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
118.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic846
Black443
Asian1
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    846 (64.8 %)
  • Black
    443 (33.9 %)
  • White
    7 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Phone: (862)257-1423
Website: http://collegeachievepaterson.org
Grade Range: K - 11th
Total Students: 1,305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,398
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 148
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 110
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 99
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 102
Grade 5 107
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 114
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten110
Grade 1104
Grade 299
Grade 398
Grade 4102
Grade 5107
Grade 6110
Grade 7115
Grade 8114
Grade 9126
Grade 10119
Grade 11101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female66350.8%
Male64249.2%
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