School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,484
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
165.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 465 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic High School No. 12 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Passaic. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Passaic City School District. NCES reports 2,484 students for 2024–25.
Among 465 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 781 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.3%) and Black (3.7%). English learners represent 20.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Passaic High School No. 12
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 165.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 10 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 10
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic94.3%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
13 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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