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Passaic High School No. 12

Grades 09–12 · Passaic, NJ · NCES 341254004836

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255 Madison Street · Passaic, NJ 07055

At a glance

Reported students

2,484

NCES CCD 2024–25

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 464 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 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,556
Teachers (FTE)
201
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1

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 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 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 12.1:1 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 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 AP student enrollment, 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.

Questions worth asking Passaic High School No. 12

  1. 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 165.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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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)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10
Nurses (FTE)
3
Psychologists (FTE)
4
Social workers (FTE)
3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Passaic City School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Passaic Preparatory Academy

High · Grades 06–12

710 reported students

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering

High · Grades 06–12

650 reported students

Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25

Elementary · Grades KG–03

903 reported students

William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11

Elementary · Grades KG–08

805 reported students

Mario Drago School No. 3

Elementary · Grades PK–08

776 reported students

Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6

Elementary · Grades PK–08

754 reported students

View all 16 district schools →