D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Passaic High School No. 12

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 170 Paulison Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 4% proficient · 4th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
D
59% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
2,580
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$34K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 4th percentile, math 5th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%9/10059% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−42 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency4% (−43 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate59% (−33 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black5%5%reading -35 pts, math -17 pts1st percentile (list)
Hispanic16%4%reading -27 pts, math -17 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income16%4%reading -25 pts, math -18 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 170 Paulison Ave.
City Passaic
ZIP Code 07055
District 3412540
NCES School ID 341254004836
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07055

Understanding the community around Passaic High School No. 12 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,832
Per Capita Income $23,832
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 67.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $379,800
Median Rent $1,341
Owner-Occupied 22.0%
Renter-Occupied 78.0%
View full data for ZIP 07055 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Passaic High School No. 12.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 95.0%
Black 3.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.2%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,580
Teachers (FTE) 173.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Passaic High School No. 12?
Passaic High School No. 12 has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Passaic High School No. 12?
Passaic High School No. 12 has 2,580 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Passaic High School No. 12 serve?
Passaic High School No. 12 serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Passaic High School No. 12 receive per student?
Passaic High School No. 12 receives $34,395 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Passaic High School No. 12 in 07055 ▼
Avg Home Value
$560,973
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,077
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
78.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026