Passaic Arts & Science Charter School

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Passaic Arts & Science Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
7 Saint Francis Way,  Passaic, NJ
3.4
2.3
2,175 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Nihat Guvercin
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
160
Full Time Teachers
160
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Hispanic
83.1%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 74 Students
Kean University 36 Students
Seton Hall University 35 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 34 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 32 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 26 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 22 Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus 20 Students
New York University 19 Students
Caldwell University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 23 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Biology 14 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Accounting 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
3.0
2/26/2025
There were teachers that were easier to get along with because they actually listened to their students. The faculty is just very strict and needs to loosen up more but that's not to say they don't care about the students.
1.0 Parent
12/11/2024
I think the staff are not capable to give class, they should be more experienced in class. They should be more competitive.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/17/2018
At first we were very excited for the opportunity to attend a potentially great school. After the first year my daughter was bullied to the point of depression and withdrawal. After approaching a few teachers on numerous occasions, I got a reply from 1 teacher stating "oh yeah she's been very withdr...
1.0 parent
2/25/2018
My children haven been in this school, since it first opened. At the beginning it was great, but now it is horrible. Teachers don’t care and are disrespectful.
1.0 other
5/4/2017
My child has been going to this school since it opened in Passaic it converted from elementary to middle-high school. In the beginning, things seemed good but as time has passed she seems to not understand math which is a BIG and major subject. Also, the bullying is unbelievable it hasn't STOP at al...
1.0 parent
1/30/2017
Most of the teachers have minimal teaching experience. The first year they are happy to have a job and seem to loose the love of teaching by the second year there. The people running the school are just focused on getting funding and PARC testing. I pulled my child out before the end of the school y...

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Passaic Arts & Science Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 7 Saint Francis Way in Passaic, in the Passaic neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,175 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Passaic Arts & Science Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1030. The average home value in this area is $570,139. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School, Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology, Paterson Arts And Science Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Passaic has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Passaic Arts & Science Charter School.

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