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Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering vs. Wayne Hills High School

Should you attend Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering or Wayne Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
291 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wayne Hills High School
272 Berdan Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
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
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Wayne Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 694 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 13:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
694 students
1,181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayne Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayne Hills High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayne Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Passaic City School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Hills High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#785 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#769 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayne Hills High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NJ)
61%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
39%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NJ)
88%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering with the average graduation rate observed in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wayne Hills High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayne Hills High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
51
-
Grade 7 Students
51
-
Grade 8 Students
94
-
Grade 9 Students
127
275
Grade 10 Students
110
288
Grade 11 Students
127
309
Grade 12 Students
134
309

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Passaic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wayne Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
90%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Passaic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayne Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Passaic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayne Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Passaic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayne Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wayne Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayne Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayne Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(19-20 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Passaic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayne Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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