Passaic County Technical Institute

Passaic County Technical Institute

Public High School | Grade 9-12
45 Reinhardt Rd,  Wayne, NJ
Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools
4.1
3.1
3,404 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Michael Parent
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
286
Full Time Teachers
286
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
85.6%
AP Math Enrollment
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

7
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Female
58.5%
Male
41.3%
Hispanic
60.7%
White
19.4%
Black
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
1.9%
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School Rankings

#7 Niche Standout HS in New Jersey
#11 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 1,454 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 1,008 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 732 Students
Seton Hall University 698 Students
Kean University 648 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 642 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 619 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 597 Students
New York University 544 Students
The College of New Jersey 383 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 363 Students
Psychology 339 Students
Business 312 Students
Nursing 249 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 215 Students
Computer Science 203 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 133 Students
Marketing 132 Students
Accounting 120 Students
Criminology 119 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 950 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/20/2024
The Passaic County Technical Institute has been a very growth-oriented place for me. From academics to extracurricular activities, this school offers all students immense avenues to explore their passion and render skill development in their fields. Video production has been one of those courses that have helped me in learning how to work hands-on and gave me the creative freedom to develop my craft.
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
Pcti is an amazing school. A lot of people here would talk down on it, but that is because they actually go to the school, But if they went anywhere else, they would wish they were here. We have everything we need here to succeed and be great in life, and the teachers are always here to help.
5.0 Alum
10/13/2024
I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to graduate from PCTI. I graduated in 2023 with my cosmetology license and am able to practice in the state of NJ. I'm glad I didn't have to wait until after high school to obtain that license and pay thousands to do so. The student life was tons of fun as well as the overall culture of the school. There were tons of ways I was able to get involved and socialize.
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3.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/16/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Tech! We sent our daughter there after reading about two rapes that happened inside our city's dump of a high school. Students here have to pick a major which prepares them for careers in fields such as medical, IT, automotive, culinary arts, music, etc., and th...
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1.0 parent
1/3/2023
Overall a terrible school and does not help students.
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1.0 parent
11/18/2021
School does not prep students for college. Opportunities limited and far and between. Very strict on students and lacking a sense of community.
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5.0 student
11/5/2021
Good school! I'm a student, and I do not regret choosing PCTI instead of my district high school. Certain teachers don't teach as effectively as others, but thankfully, their classes have not compromised my GPA. One complaint I have is the lack of variety in extracurriculars: all EC's are academic-r...
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