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Public high school · Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District · Wayne, New Jersey

Passaic County Technical Institute

Passaic County Technical Institute rates 7.8, right at the middle of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District's high schools, whose rated median is 7.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.8this school

7.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District median is 7.8.

#497 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey · Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District: 2 high schools rated, median 7.8

The brief

A Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 497 of 2,466 schools in New Jersey and 2 of 2 in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District.

Passaic County Technical Institute is listed in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math54%10 points above the New Jersey average of 44%Grade 11 · 899 students tested · 2025 NJSLA
Reading64%14 points above the New Jersey average of 50%Grade 9 · 897 students tested · 2025 NJSLA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.2025 NJSLA; 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.1
25% of the rating
Academics
8.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Passaic County Technical Institute and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$151,561
Median home value
$596,700
Median rent
$2,126/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
3%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
8
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,010/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
9.2% participation · state average 3.2 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
26 sports
13 boys' · 13 girls' · 26 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Passaic County Technical Institute.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Passaic County Technical Institute

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

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

Passaic County Technical Institute is a vocational public high school located in Wayne, New Jersey, serving ninth through twelfth-grade students from across Passaic County 2. The campus is situated near the city of Paterson and is shared with its sister school, the Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy, with which it shares extracurricular programs 2. The institute offers vocational classes alongside several college credit courses 2. Administrative information indicates the presence of a District Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Catiana G. Valik, and provides resources for reporting harassment, intimidation, and bullying 1. The school district publishes a newsletter titled TechLife and maintains a calendar for the 2026-2028 academic year, including applications for an LPN program 1. Additionally, the district has established an emergency virtual and remote instruction plan to ensure instructional continuity 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.pcti.tec.nj.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Passaic County Technical Institute serve?

Passaic County Technical Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Passaic County Technical Institute?

Passaic County Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 3,660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic County Technical Institute?

The student-teacher ratio at Passaic County Technical Institute is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Passaic County Technical Institute rank in NJ?

Passaic County Technical Institute ranks #497 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Passaic County Technical Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Passaic County Technical Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 County Technical Institute?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Passaic County Technical Institute has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Passaic County Technical Institute a charter school?

No, Passaic County Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Passaic County Technical Institute a Title I school?

No, Passaic County Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passaic County Technical Institute?

49.5% of students at Passaic County Technical Institute 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,660
Student-teacher ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
302
Type
Vocational
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$30,730
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 07470)
54,131
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.