Passaic High School # 12

Passaic High School # 12

Public High School | Grade 9-12
170 Paulison Ave,  Passaic, NJ
Passaic City School District
3.3
2.6
2,580 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Francisco Velez
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
69%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
173
Full Time Teachers
173
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
500
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
35.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very 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
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.2%
Female
43.8%
Hispanic
95.8%
Black
3.1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<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 345 Students
Kean University 234 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 222 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 220 Students
Passaic County Community College 206 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 152 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 139 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 125 Students
New York University 120 Students
The College of New Jersey 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 66 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Biology 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Accounting 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Graphic Design 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 233 Reviews
4.0
3/23/2025
high school was interesting. I mainly learned about different clubs and activities. For example, I was involved in NJROTC. That program was beneficial. It showed me responsibility and discipline.
5.0 Alum
8/19/2024
I went through the Passaic District for all of my education up until college, and with my experience can say that I feel ready to take the next step in my educational journey thanks to Passaic High School.
4.0 Senior
5/20/2024
Passaic High School has taught me a lot more about myself than the books itself. It is a community where we are greatly united as a family and earnings.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/12/2020
Horrible lmaoThis school makes me want to convert back to being a monkey
1.0 parent
2/26/2020
between one and ten.. I'd rate Passaic high school about a 0. It doesn't deserve a 1
5.0 other
12/27/2019
Passaic High School has an excellent principal in Ms Torres-Gomez and an excellent staff. There are many pathways which are preparing students for college, trade or specialty schools. Discipline is improving and there is a variety of clubs, after school programs and athletic choices for the students...
4.0 other
7/23/2014
People make out passaic high school to be a really bad school when it isn't! I have friends going to that school and its not bad. There are many clubs to join and like one of the reviews say its what you make of the school! 99% of the students come from lincoln middle school and i can tell you that...

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Passaic High School # 12 is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Passaic, NJ, in the Passaic neighborhood, and is served by the Passaic City School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 2,580 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Passaic High School # 12 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.1, the graduation rate is 69%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $561,241. Discover additional schools in the area, like Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering, Passaic Preparatory Academy, Wallington Jr Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Passaic has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Passaic High School # 12.

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