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Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy

High School · Passaic County Technical-vocational School District · Wayne, NJ

A Passaic County Technical-vocational School District high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

  • Math 80% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 91% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-7.48 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+36.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation43.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$30,730
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency91%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2021, reaching 86% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 5 years by subject
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 11 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,561

Median home value

$596,700

Median rent

$2,126/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
43.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Passaic County Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.0 mi3,660Compare →
John F. Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.39–121.3 mi1,794Compare →
Mary Help of Christians AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8private8–121.4 mi154Compare →
Wayne Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.4 mi1,235Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Passaic County Technical-vocational School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$30,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy is listed in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy is a public high school in Wayne, NJ, part of Passaic County Technical-vocational School District, serving approximately 885 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

What's said publicly about Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy, also referred to as PCTI STEM Academy, is a vocational public high school located in Wayne, New Jersey 1. The institution serves students in grades nine through twelve 1. Its student body is drawn from all of Passaic County 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy

What grades does Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy serve?

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy?

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 885 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy rank in NJ?

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy ranks #1,323 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy?

34.0% of students at Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
885
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 07470)
54,131
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07470; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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