Passaic High School No. 12

Summary:

Passaic High School No. 12 is a public high school in Passaic, New Jersey, serving 2,596 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Passaic City School District, which is ranked 556 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Passaic High School No. 12 consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in New Jersey, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 66.9% to 91.1%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate is higher, ranging from 1.2% to 6.4%. Passaic High School No. 12 also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.6% to 43.4%, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.05% to 99.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering and Passaic Preparatory Academy, which are also part of the Passaic City School District, perform significantly better than Passaic High School No. 12 in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $10,541 in the 2018-2019 school year is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the challenges in providing a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 170 Paulison Ave.
       Passaic, NJ  07055


(973) 470-5600

District: Passaic City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,541 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  2,580

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.0%
African American:
3.4%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Passaic High School No. 12 ranks worse than 98.8% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Passaic City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Passaic High School No. 12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Passaic High School No. 12 has the largest high school student body size in the Passaic City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95%), African American (3.4%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Passaic City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Passaic High School No. 12 is 14.9, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Passaic City School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Passaic High School No. 12 is $10,541, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Passaic City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Passaic High School No. 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Passaic High School No. 12 421st of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Passaic High School No. 12 in the ranking list.)

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Passaic City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Passaic City School District 556th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Passaic High School No. 12

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Rank History for all students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.19 306th 343 10.8%
2004 8.55 318th 348 8.6%
2005 4.76 328th 351 6.6%
2006 5.84 332nd 357 7.0%
2007 2.50 341st 361 5.5%
2008 4.26 334th 359 7.0%
2009 9.91 336th 370 9.2%
2010 6.24 344th 371 7.3%
2011 2.49 359th 378 5.0%
2012 5.55 365th 388 5.9%
2013 5.31 371st 396 6.3%
2014 7.43 376th 411 8.5%
2015 23.40 335th 406 17.5%
2016 24.71 324th 409 20.8%
2017 17.54 359th 411 12.7%
2018 15.79 369th 415 11.1%
2019 7.89 407th 416 2.2%
2021 8.96 395th 405 2.5%
2022 7.96 413th 415 0.5%
2023 7.24 421st 422 0.2%
2024 7.85 421st 426 1.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.70 120th 146 17.8%
2019 25.20 117th 138 15.2%
2022 28.57 101st 137 26.3%
2023 23.60 145th 161 9.9%
2024 25.64 142nd 179 20.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 281st 355 20.8%
2019 21.19 296th 349 15.2%
2021 18.09 302nd 333 9.3%
2022 29.62 245th 344 28.8%
2023 15.36 330th 339 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.33 306th 326 6.1%
2022 15.71 303rd 324 6.5%
2023 13.22 331st 344 3.8%
2024 12.50 343rd 350 2.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.99 383rd 403 5.0%
2019 6.46 391st 408 4.2%
2021 8.74 391st 402 2.7%
2022 6.65 410th 414 1.0%
2023 6.66 411th 416 1.2%
2024 5.08 413th 416 0.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.43 373rd 405 7.9%
2019 6.83 397th 407 2.5%
2021 10.34 388th 402 3.5%
2022 6.94 399th 410 2.7%
2023 6.01 406th 414 1.9%
2024 5.13 411th 415 1.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.14 196th 198 1.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 253rd 266 4.9%
2019 15.68 243rd 254 4.3%
2021 14.19 245th 247 0.8%
2022 17.41 246th 256 3.9%
2023 15.24 246th 250 1.6%
2024 16.49 249th 260 4.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 331st 368 10.1%
2019 11.46 346th 364 4.9%
2021 21.67 334th 374 10.7%
2022 12.21 373rd 382 2.4%
2023 12.51 367th 385 4.7%
2024 10.36 384th 394 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Passaic High School No. 12

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 315th 340 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Passaic High School No. 12 Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a student
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Open Quote full of gang violence theres a fight every day dont send your kids here send to passaic preparatory academy or passaic science and engineering because this school is absoulutely terrible these kids dont care about there future Close Quote



Enrollment information for Passaic High School No. 12

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 221 603 238 1334 1 n/a n/a 0 2397
1989 206 552 224 1254 0 n/a n/a 0 2236
1990 187 464 237 1184 0 n/a n/a 0 2072
1991 159 393 218 1330 0 n/a n/a 0 2100
1992 147 410 179 1442 0 n/a n/a 0 2178
1993 124 360 153 1618 2 n/a n/a 0 2257
1994 89 355 148 1727 2 n/a n/a 0 2321
1995 104 381 162 1672 2 n/a n/a 0 2321
1996 104 381 162 1672 2 n/a n/a 0 2321
1998 112 385 169 1760 1 n/a n/a 0 2427
1999 104 373 200 1768 2 n/a n/a 0 2447
2000 90 387 208 1839 0 n/a n/a 0 2524
2001 85 389 222 1822 1 n/a n/a 0 2519
2002 67 382 204 1932 0 n/a n/a 0 2585
2003 67 382 204 1932 0 n/a n/a 0 2585
2004 60 382 177 2118 0 n/a n/a 0 2737
2005 45 362 159 2248 0 n/a n/a 0 2814
2006 44 343 158 2273 0 n/a n/a 0 2818
2007 37 320 155 2278 0 n/a n/a 0 2790
2008 25 306 133 2313 0 n/a n/a 0 2777
2009 22 281 125 2298 0 0 0 0 2726
2010 24 283 111 2358 0 0 0 0 2776
2011 25 238 93 2418 0 1 0 0 2775
2012 27 201 79 2290 0 1 0 0 2598
2013 27 194 78 2423 0 1 0 0 2723
2014 29 169 64 2466 2 2 0 0 2732
2015 27 170 74 2665 2 2 0 0 2940
2016 24 166 61 2806 3 3 0 0 3063
2017 23 147 61 2950 3 3 0 0 3187
2018 32 125 66 2976 1 5 0 0 3205
2019 25 97 22 2468 1 4 1 0 2618
2020 23 86 25 2238 2 2 0 0 2376
2021 17 103 23 2431 1 2 3 0 2580
2022 13 94 16 2512 0 3 4 0 2642
2023 12 81 11 2486 1 2 3 0 2596
2024 17 88 15 2452 2 2 4 0 2580

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Passaic High School No. 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2397 175.0 13.6 n/a
1989 2236 176.0 12.7 n/a
1990 2072 165.0 12.5 44.5
1991 2100 164.0 12.8 50.4
1992 2178 167.0 13.0 56.6
1993 2257 171.5 13.2 55.3
1994 2321 173.5 13.4 59.2
1995 2321 166.5 13.9 60.6
1996 2321 166.5 13.9 60.6
1998 2427 188.0 12.9 61.6
1999 2447 182.0 13.4 63.6
2000 2524 188.3 13.4 68.3
2001 2519 188.9 13.3 65.2
2002 2585 204.3 12.7 55.6
2003 2585 204.3 12.7 55.6
2004 2737 203.3 13.5 52.9
2005 2814 215.1 13.1 n/a
2006 2818 218.1 12.9 61.1
2007 2790 212.8 13.1 71.5
2008 2777 181.0 15.3 73.8
2009 2726 180.4 11.7 73.8
2010 2776 224.0 12.3 76.3
2011 2775 214.5 12.9 76.3
2012 2598 250.5 10.3 77
2013 2723 204.9 13.2 69.3
2014 2732 208.5 13.1 82.3
2015 2940 200.0 14.7 99.6
2016 3063 208.0 14.7 99.6
2017 3187 210.0 15.1 99.8
2018 3205 207.4 15.4 98.8
2019 2618 141.7 18.4 99.1
2020 2376 168.2 14.1 99.8
2021 2580 171.0 15.0 99.5
2022 2642 162.0 16.3 97
2023 2596 170.0 15.2 99.3
2024 2580 173.0 14.9 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Passaic High School No. 12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2397 175.0 13.6 n/a
1989 2236 176.0 12.7 n/a
1990 2072 165.0 12.5 44.5
1991 2100 164.0 12.8 50.4
1992 2178 167.0 13.0 56.6
1993 2257 171.5 13.2 55.3
1994 2321 173.5 13.4 59.2
1995 2321 166.5 13.9 60.6
1996 2321 166.5 13.9 60.6
1998 2427 188.0 12.9 61.6
1999 2447 182.0 13.4 63.6
2000 2524 188.3 13.4 68.3
2001 2519 188.9 13.3 65.2
2002 2585 204.3 12.7 55.6
2003 2585 204.3 12.7 55.6
2004 2737 203.3 13.5 52.9
2005 2814 215.1 13.1 n/a
2006 2818 218.1 12.9 61.1
2007 2790 212.8 13.1 71.5
2008 2777 181.0 15.3 73.8
2009 2726 180.4 11.7 73.8
2010 2776 224.0 12.3 76.3
2011 2775 214.5 12.9 76.3
2012 2598 250.5 10.3 77
2013 2723 204.9 13.2 69.3
2014 2732 208.5 13.1 82.3
2015 2940 200.0 14.7 99.6
2016 3063 208.0 14.7 99.6
2017 3187 210.0 15.1 99.8
2018 3205 207.4 15.4 98.8
2019 2618 141.7 18.4 99.1
2020 2376 168.2 14.1 99.8
2021 2580 171.0 15.0 99.5
2022 2642 162.0 16.3 97
2023 2596 170.0 15.2 99.3
2024 2580 173.0 14.9 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Passaic High School No. 12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,012 (9.6%) $9,529 (90.4%) $10,541

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Passaic High School No. 12

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 407th of 416 High schoolsRanks 421st of 422 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Passaic High School No. 12)15.714.5
 1.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Passaic City School District)25.529.4
 3.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Passaic High School No. 12)51.4
 3.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Passaic City School District)5.31.7
 3.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Passaic High School No. 12)5.310.8
 5.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Passaic City School District)8.130.2
 22.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Passaic High School No. 12)21.40.3
 21.1%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Passaic City School District)33.83
 30.8%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Passaic High School No. 12)6.30
 6.3%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Passaic City School District)3.20
 3.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
10th Grade Geometry (Passaic High School No. 12)1.32.2
 0.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Passaic City School District)4.24.1
 0.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Passaic High School No. 12)2.80
 2.8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Passaic City School District)3.30
 3.3%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.832.9
 17.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Passaic High School No. 12)51.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Passaic City School District)10.711.7
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Passaic High School No. 12)1.53
 1.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Passaic City School District)6.88.2
 1.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Passaic High School No. 12)5.30.2
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Passaic City School District)14.83.9
 10.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26182596
 0.8%
African American9781
 16.5%
American Indian11
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic24682486
 0.7%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White2512
 52%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.3%
 0.3%


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Passaic High School No. 12 ranks in the bottom 1.2% of New Jersey high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,580 students attended Passaic High School No. 12.

Students at Passaic High School No. 12 are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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