Excellent
#13 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
High School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District high school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
291 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 54% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Passaic), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,780
Median home value
$406,500
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Mesivta of North JerseyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Passaic High School No. 12Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,580 | Compare → |
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 City School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $33,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is a public high school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
What grades does Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering serve?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering rank in NJ?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks #13 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering a charter school?
No, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering a Title I school?
No, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
100.0% of students at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5504
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07055)
- 69,651
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 07055; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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