Clifton High School vs. Passaic Regional School
Should I attend Clifton High School or Passaic Regional School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Clifton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Passaic Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 2,962 students in grades 9-12, Clifton High School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Passaic Regional School serves 3 students in grades 4-11.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
9-12
4-11
Total Students
2,962 students
3 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
33% | 67%
Total Classroom Teachers
212 teachers
15 teachers
(11-12 School Year Data)
(11-12 School Year Data)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
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Graduation Rate
84%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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1
Grade 9 Students
854
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Grade 10 Students
714
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Grade 11 Students
608
2
Grade 12 Students
693
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Ungraded Students
93
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
6%
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% Hispanic
61%
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% Black
4%
67%
% White
28%
33%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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