Alternative High School
PATERSON, NJ · Paterson Public School District · Grades 9-12
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
Alternative High School ranking
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Alternative High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 118 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.5% | 54.2% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.8% | 45.8% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Alternative High School
Typical home value $476K in zip 07501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Alternative High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Eastside High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.2 mi away393rd of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 2Paterson P-TECH High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.3 mi away333rd of 404
ELA 29% · Math 10% - 1Newcomers High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.4 mi away391st of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 3International High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 0.9 mi away302nd of 404
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 1Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing ArtsPaterson Public School District · 1 mi away394th of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1John F. Kennedy High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 1.2 mi away392nd of 404
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 2Paterson STEAM High SchoolPaterson Public School District · 1.7 mi away362nd of 404
ELA 19% · Math 12% - –Students Transitioning and Achieving Real SuccessPaterson Public School District · 1.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alternative High School in?
Alternative High School is part of the Paterson Public School District district in PATERSON, New Jersey.
Is Alternative High School a good school?
Alternative High School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Alternative High School?
Black 54%, Hispanic 46% (118 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alternative High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07501 is $476K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.