B+
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
PublicHighGrades 6–12
291 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055 · (973) 470-5504 · Part of Passaic City School District
Students
650
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency30%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts56%
State average 47.3%
Location
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291 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 647
Grade 774
Grade 857
Grade 9117
Grade 10130
Grade 11101
Grade 12124
Enrollment over time
884’20
814’21
745’22
694’23
650’24
Down 26.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 90%Asian 7%Black 2%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.