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Passaic High School No. 12
High School · Passaic City School District · Passaic, NJ
A Passaic City School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 Paulison Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
- Math 1% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 53.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Passaic High School No. 12 score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 4% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Passaic High School No. 12 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesivta of North JerseyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Passaic Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,058 | Compare → |
| Passaic Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Passaic City School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 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 High School No. 12 is listed in Passaic City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic High School No. 12 is a public high school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District, serving approximately 2,580 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,437 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Passaic High School No. 12
What grades does Passaic High School No. 12 serve?
Passaic High School No. 12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Passaic High School No. 12?
Passaic High School No. 12 has an enrollment of approximately 2,580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic High School No. 12?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic High School No. 12 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Passaic High School No. 12 rank in NJ?
Passaic High School No. 12 ranks #2,437 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Passaic High School No. 12's MySchoolScout rating?
Passaic High School No. 12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 High School No. 12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Passaic High School No. 12 has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Passaic High School No. 12 a charter school?
No, Passaic High School No. 12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Passaic High School No. 12 a Title I school?
No, Passaic High School No. 12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passaic High School No. 12?
97.9% of students at Passaic High School No. 12 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
- 2,580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 53.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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