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Applied Technology High School

Public Grades 9-12

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 434 New Jersey High Schools

Better than 97% of New Jersey high schools

Summary

Applied Technology High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Paramus, New Jersey, which is part of the highly-ranked Bergen County Vocational Technical School District. With a consistent ranking among the top 11 high schools in New Jersey and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Applied Technology High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.

The school's students significantly outperform state and district averages in standardized tests, with over 90% proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 60% in Algebra I and Geometry. Applied Technology High School's mathematics performance is particularly strong, with students excelling in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Additionally, the school's 11th-grade science proficiency rates are higher than the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools like Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus, Applied Technology High School maintains a significant academic edge.

Beyond its strong academic achievements, Applied Technology High School also boasts exceptional graduation and attendance rates. The school's four-year graduation rate exceeds 91%, on par with state and district averages, and its dropout rate is exceptionally low, ranging from 0% to 1.2% in recent years. The school's commitment to equity is evident in its ability to consistently rank among the top schools in New Jersey for the performance of diverse student subgroups, including underrepresented minorities and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This specialized vocational-technical high school's unique curriculum and learning opportunities likely contribute to its outstanding student outcomes and reputation as a model for other schools in the region.

348

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,049

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 343-6000

District: Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.8%

Hispanic:

27.9%

Asian:

19.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 88th percentile in 2018 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (78% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of New Jersey high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the New Jersey average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

New Jersey avg38%

11^th of 434

New Jersey public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 9 pts since 2018

From top 12% (2018) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

125^th of 609Bergen County Vocational Technical School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	11 of 434	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	17 of 429	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	14 of 422	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	19 of 415	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	19 of 405	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	77.7	52 of 416	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	49 of 415	88.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2024	74.3	28 of 191	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	3 of 172	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	82.1	15 of 175	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	51.1	71 of 165	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	23 of 426	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	83.4	38 of 420	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.7	22 of 416	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	30 of 414	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	80.3	38 of 402	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	70.3	73 of 408	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.1	62 of 403	84.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	96.9	14 of 406	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	13 of 403	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	11 of 385	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	99.6	5 of 382	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	22 of 374	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	99.1	5 of 364	98.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	13 of 377	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	5 of 358	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	82.6	21 of 344	93.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	89.8	17 of 426	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.3	19 of 419	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	81.1	41 of 414	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	25 of 410	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	18 of 402	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	80.1	42 of 407	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	37 of 405	90.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	87.6	18 of 347	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	21 of 345	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	35 of 335	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.0	36 of 335	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	88.4	15 of 336	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	75.8	38 of 339	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	61 of 340	82.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2024)85th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts93%+43 vs state

Geometry91%+38 vs state

Science65%+34 vs state

Algebra I62%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJGPA English Language Arts (2025)	NJGPA Mathematics (2025)	NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)	NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			NJSLA Geometry (2025)			NJSLA Algebra II (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJGPA English Language Arts 11th Grade	NJGPA Mathematics 11th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry 10th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Applied Technology High School	Public	9-12	400 Paramus Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 343-6000	348	20	17.4	22.1%	156 (44.8%)	21 (6.0%)	97 (27.9%)	69 (19.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	90.9	11^th of 434 public high schools	97.5%		90	17^th of 429 public high schools	96.0%	6			65.4	93.3	62.2		62.2		91.1	91.1			$17,049		$17,049
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus	Public	9-12	E.285 Pascack Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 343-6000	288	46	6.2	35.1%	129 (44.8%)	31 (10.8%)	119 (41.3%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.3	379^th of 434 public high schools	12.7%					(n/a)	56.5	30.4	4.8	9.6	10.0	8.3	9.2						$27,339	$2,362	$24,977
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus	Public	9-12	E.285 Pascack Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Bergen County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 343-6000	14	20	.7	57.1%	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$15,623		$15,623
Glen Rock High School	Public	9-12	400 Hamilton Avenue	Glen Rock	07452	Bergen County	Glen Rock Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 445-7700	722	72	10.0	0.6%	505 (69.9%)	7 (1.0%)	50 (6.9%)	133 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	80.8	49^th of 434 public high schools	88.7%		84.7	37^th of 429 public high schools	91.4%	12		87.6	57.8	70.6	32.2		32.2	84.5		84.5	84.6	84.6	$15,807	$28	$15,779
Ridgewood High School	Public	9-12	627 East Ridgewood Ave	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2800	1,740	136	12.8	3.2%	1,009 (58.0%)	26 (1.5%)	214 (12.3%)	338 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (8.6%)	84.6	34^th of 434 public high schools	92.2%		84.6	38^th of 429 public high schools	91.1%	4		87.1	59.8	65.8	69.8		69.3			63.6	100.0	100.0	$11,059	$13	$11,046
Paramus High School	Public	9-12	99 East Century Road	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 261-7800	1,153	102	11.2	19.2%	527 (45.7%)	34 (2.9%)	234 (20.3%)	317 (27.5%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	35 (3.0%)	66.3	111^th of 434 public high schools	74.4%		62.3	137^th of 429 public high schools	68.1%	26		75.7	36.7	71.7	34.5		33.5	72.5	30.0	67.1			$15,572		$15,572
Fair Lawn High School	Public	9-12	14 00 Berdan Avenue	Fair Lawn	07410	Bergen County	Fair Lawn Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 794-5450	1,687	125	13.5	21.2%	955 (56.6%)	58 (3.4%)	367 (21.8%)	246 (14.6%)	8 (0.5%)	8 (0.5%)	42 (2.5%)	76.7	64^th of 434 public high schools	85.3%		76.6	68^th of 429 public high schools	84.1%	4		79.3	45.3	69.1	55.8	0.0	53.3	97.1		97.1	90.9	90.9	$8,865	$92	$8,773
Westwood Regional High School	Public	9-12	701 Ridgewood Road	Township Of Washington	07676	Bergen County	Westwood Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-0880	830	83	10.0	15.7%	575 (69.3%)	20 (2.4%)	165 (19.9%)	37 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.5%)	66.7	109^th of 434 public high schools	74.9%		73	86^th of 429 public high schools	80.0%	23	88.6	72.1	45.2	50.5	36.2	0.0	32.8	76.6		70.6			$9,306	$01	$9,305
River Dell Regional High School	Public	9-12	55 Pyle Street	Oradell	07649	Bergen County	River Dell Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 599-7240	1,025	87	11.8	2.1%	559 (54.5%)	15 (1.5%)	114 (11.1%)	306 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.0%)	87.2	21^st of 434 public high schools	95.2%		88.2	25^th of 429 public high schools	94.2%	4		87.0	57.3	81.7	58.3		58.3	98.6		98.6			$15,861	$256	$15,605
Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success	Public	9-12	764 11th Ave	Paterson	07504	Passaic County	Paterson Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 321-0500	112	8	14.0	55.4%	2 (1.8%)	26 (23.2%)	78 (69.6%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$23,741		$23,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Technology High School

How many students attend Applied Technology High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Applied Technology High School.

What is the racial makeup of Applied Technology High School?

Students at Applied Technology High School are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Applied Technology High School a good school?

Yes! Applied Technology High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 434 New Jersey high schools.

What district is Applied Technology High School in?

Bergen County Vocational Technical School District

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