School Choice allows for all eighth-grade or newly entering students the flexibility of selecting from any of Paterson Public Schools pathways offerings based upon their personal areas of interest. Although the recent Board of Education goal of “high school restructuring” has created some changes for students and families, many things remain the same. The restructuring resulted in each high school offering themes and pathways which expose students to diverse college and career-preparatory classes. 

Through School Choice and other initiatives, the District offers personalized academic and social high school experiences, which vary from school to school. School Choice helps set the stage for every student to have a productive, enjoyable and – above all – successful high school experience.