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
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.49
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
3.49
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
302
Full Time Teachers
302
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
85.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
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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%

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 1,482 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 1,020 Students
William Paterson University of New Jersey 728 Students
Seton Hall University 693 Students
Kean University 642 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 639 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 633 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 589 Students
New York University 556 Students
The College of New Jersey 370 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 352 Students
Psychology 343 Students
Business 316 Students
Nursing 250 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 215 Students
Computer Science 194 Students
Marketing 134 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 130 Students
Finance 129 Students
Criminology 120 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 961 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/27/2025
PCTI has not only been the best learning place to be but the most safest, respectful, teachers care about you and there is no judgment. I have enjoyed my 4 years in PCTi. Definitely going to miss everyone that helped me along the of my 4 years.
4.0 Senior
5/23/2025
Overall Passaic County Technical Institute offers an amazing career ready path by allowing students to take CTE courses that introduce them into their potential careers.
5.0 Senior
3/26/2025
My time in PCTI has been amazing. I meant great people, some friendships that I will have for life. The campus is big and nice. At times a little too big. PCTI gave me a good high school experience that I will not forget. I appreciate all my teachers especially my senior year ones. They're amazing staff and my counselor was so helpful throughout one of the most stressful part of my life which was college applications. But she always helped and sent out scholarships.
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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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Passaic County Technical Institute

Passaic County Technical Institute is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wayne, NJ, in the Preakness neighborhood, and is served by the Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 3,404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Passaic County Technical Institute has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $791,495. Discover additional schools in the area, like Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, John F. Kennedy High School, Newcomers High School, and more. Learn more about what Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Passaic County Technical Institute.

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