NJHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering — School Profile & District Info

High|Passaic, New Jersey|Passaic City School District

Passaic, NJ 07055

School Profile

Grades
6–12
Enrollment
694
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
56%
69th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
30%
65th percentile in NJ
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
38.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
16 courses offered
467 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
809 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
179 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
209 test takers
Athletics
10 sports, 28 teams
152 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
867
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
61
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$33,289
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$20,127
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$39,697
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 77%Local 5%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.3%
Below 150% poverty line
8.0%
Unemployment rate
12.5%
Uninsured residents
15.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,420
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,284
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
911 (40%)
Other Health Impairment
413 (18%)
Specific Learning Disability
370 (16%)
Autism
354 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
54 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
16 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

650
Current enrollment
Declining(-27% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering currently enrolls 694 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.

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