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Passaic High School No. 12

170 Paulison Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,596 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 36%). 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 49% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Passaic High School No. 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Passaic High School No. 12's student population of 2,596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Passaic High School No. 12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passaic High School No. 12 is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2171 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Passaic High School No. 12, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Passaic High School No. 12 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
96%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Passaic High School No. 12.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Passaic High School No. 12 and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
49%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Passaic High School No. 12 and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Passaic High School No. 12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passaic High School No. 12's ranking?
Passaic High School No. 12 is ranked #2171 out of 2,201 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 36% 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 49%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Passaic High School No. 12?
2,596 students attend Passaic High School No. 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Passaic High School No. 12 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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
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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5   7/6/2022
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jennedy Rodriguez

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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