Passaic Preparatory Academy in Passaic, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

710

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

52.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

631.5

Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710 reported students.

State peer staffing position

73rd percentile

13.5:1 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: 750
Teachers (FTE): 61
Student–teacher ratio: 12.3:1

What the reported data says about Passaic Preparatory Academy

Passaic Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Passaic. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Passaic City School District. NCES reports 710 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, 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 (96.3%) and Black (2.7%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. 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 Preparatory Academy

1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.5%
Students with disabilities: 3.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic96.3%
Black2.7%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
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

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

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

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering

High · Grades 06–12

650 reported students

Passaic High School No. 12

High · Grades 09–12

2,484 reported students

Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20

Middle · Grades 02–08

742 reported students

Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6

Elementary · Grades PK–08

754 reported students

Mario Drago School No. 3

Elementary · Grades PK–08

776 reported students

William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11

Elementary · Grades KG–08

805 reported students

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Public schools near Passaic Preparatory Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering High · Passaic City School District	06–12	650	under 0.1 mi
Passaic High School No. 12 High · Passaic City School District	09–12	2,484	0.3 mi
Wallington Junior Senior High School High · Wallington Boro School District	07–12	545	1.3 mi
Clifton High School High · Clifton Public School District	09–12	3,150	1.9 mi
Garfield High School High · Garfield Public School District	09–12	1,258	2 mi
Rutherford High School High · Rutherford School District	09–12	727	2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Passaic Preparatory Academy

What grades does Passaic Preparatory Academy serve?

Passaic Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Passaic City School District.

How many students attend Passaic Preparatory Academy?

Passaic Preparatory Academy reported 710 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 750 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Passaic Preparatory Academy?

The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 710 students and 52.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Passaic Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Passaic Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Passaic City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Passaic Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Passaic Preparatory Academy in?

Passaic Preparatory Academy is part of Passaic City School District, based in Passaic, NJ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Passaic Preparatory Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (under 0.1 mi), Passaic High School No. 12 (0.3 mi), Wallington Junior Senior High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.