The Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is a four-year public magnet middle / high school in Passaic in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated as part of the Passaic City School District and serving students in sixth through twelfth grades offered by the school district.
Serving 650 students in grades 6-12, Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering's student population of 650 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
90%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering's ranking?
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering is ranked #831 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering often compared to?
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Hills High School, Passaic County Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering?
650 students attend Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering?
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering offer ?
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering part of?
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering is part of Passaic City School District.
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