Bergen County Technical High School, Paramus Campus is a tuition-free public magnet high school in Paramus, serving students in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus's student population of 288 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
45%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus often compared to?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramusis often viewed alongside schools like Autistic Continuum by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
288 students attend Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offer ?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus part of?
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus is part of Bergen County Vocational Technical School District.
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