Passaic High School is a four-year community public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Passaic, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Passaic City School District.
Serving 2,580 students in grades 9-12, Passaic High School No. 12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passaic High School No. 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Passaic High School No. 12's student population of 2,580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 173 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
Year Founded
1873
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Passaic High School No. 12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passaic High School No. 12 is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2159 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
95%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passaic High School No. 12's ranking?
Passaic High School No. 12 is ranked #2159 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Passaic High School No. 12 often compared to?
Passaic High School No. 12is often viewed alongside schools like Passaic County Technical Institute, Clifton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Passaic High School No. 12?
The graduation rate of Passaic High School No. 12 is 69%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Passaic High School No. 12?
2,580 students attend Passaic High School No. 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Passaic High School No. 12 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passaic High School No. 12?
Passaic High School No. 12 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Passaic High School No. 12 offer ?
Passaic High School No. 12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Passaic High School No. 12 part of?
Passaic High School No. 12 is part of Passaic City School District.
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