Passaic High School No. 12

2,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Passaic High School No. 12 (often referred to as Passaic High School) is a large, comprehensive public secondary school located on Paulison Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is the primary high school for the Passaic Public Schools district. It is characterized by its large, diverse student body and plays a central role in the academic and social life of the local community.

The school offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including traditional college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various extracurricular activities. As a major institution in a densely populated urban environment, Passaic High School focuses heavily on fostering inclusivity and providing support systems to meet the diverse linguistic and educational needs of its student population. Through its various programs, athletics, and clubs, the school strives to empower its students to become active, contributing members of society.

2,484

Total Students

165.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Passaic High School No. 12
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	2,342
Black	93
Asian	18
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,342 (94.3%)
Black
93 (3.7%)
White
20 (0.8%)
Asian
18 (0.7%)
Two or More
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Passaic City School District
Phone:	(973)470-5600
Website:	http://passaicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	165.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 535

Grade 10 606

Grade 11 673

Grade 12 670