There will be one application to apply to all PPS high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Students must complete the following: 

1. “Required” selection for Eastside or John F. Kennedy High School 
2. “Optional” selection for International HS, Paterson P-Tech, Paterson STEAM, and/or Rosa Parks HS. * Please note:  These schools require a written essay and two letters of recommendation. 

In the event placement is not granted for International, Paterson P-Tech, Paterson STEAM and/or Rosa Parks HS the student will be placed in either Eastside or John F. Kennedy high schools based on their “Required” High School selection. 

Acceptance letters will be emailed to all students and uploaded to the Parent Portal by the end of March 2024.

Essay Question

For more information, contact the Department of Special Education Services at 973-321-2216.

For more information regarding the High School Choice process, contact your school counselor or call the Office of Central Registration at 973-321-2501.

Have a question about the High School Choice process? Email us at highschoolchoice@paterson.k12.nj.us

***If students do not respond to the school of choice by the date above he/she will forfeit their space.****