Very Good
#492 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Passaic County Technical Institute
High School · Passaic County Technical-vocational School District · Wayne, NJ
A Passaic County Technical-vocational School District high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 REINHARDT ROAD, Wayne, NJ 07470
- Math 54% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Passaic County Technical Institute score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Passaic County Technical Institute 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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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana C. Lobosco Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,794 | Compare → |
| Mary Help of Christians AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Wayne Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,235 | 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 County Technical-vocational School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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.
Passaic County Technical Institute is listed in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Passaic County Technical Institute
Passaic County Technical Institute is a public high school in Wayne, NJ, part of Passaic County Technical-vocational School District, serving approximately 3,660 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Passaic County Technical Institute
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Passaic County Technical Institute
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 #492 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 302
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (973) 790-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 07470)
- 54,131
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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