Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Charter School
2,175 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School (PASCS) is a public charter school located in Passaic, New Jersey, that serves students from kindergarten through high school. As part of the larger iLearn Schools network, the institution is recognized for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), while also integrating a robust arts program to foster well-rounded student development. The school is known for its structured environment and focus on academic excellence, aiming to provide families in the Passaic community with a high-quality alternative to traditional district schools.
Beyond its core academics, PASCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically maintains smaller class sizes and personalized learning pathways, which help faculty provide targeted support to meet individual student needs. By leveraging a blend of innovative technology and traditional teaching methods, the school strives to prepare its graduates not only for competitive collegiate programs but also for success in an increasingly globalized, tech-driven workforce.
Beyond its core academics, PASCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically maintains smaller class sizes and personalized learning pathways, which help faculty provide targeted support to meet individual student needs. By leveraging a blend of innovative technology and traditional teaching methods, the school strives to prepare its graduates not only for competitive collegiate programs but also for success in an increasingly globalized, tech-driven workforce.
2,175
Total Students
160.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic | 1,807 |
| Black | 127 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic1,807 (83.1%)
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Black127 (5.8%)
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Asian115 (5.3%)
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White99 (4.6%)
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Two or More14 (0.6%)
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American Indian9 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Passaic Arts and Science Charter School |
| Phone: | (201)773-9140 |
| Website: | http://ilearnschools.org/passaic-arts-science-charter-school/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,175 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 160.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,340 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 142 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
197
Grade 1
200
Grade 2
198
Grade 3
199
Grade 4
197
Grade 5
201
Grade 6
197
Grade 7
196
Grade 8
187
Grade 9
167
Grade 10
98
Grade 11
76
Grade 12
62
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 197 |
| Grade 1 | 200 |
| Grade 2 | 198 |
| Grade 3 | 199 |
| Grade 4 | 197 |
| Grade 5 | 201 |
| Grade 6 | 197 |
| Grade 7 | 196 |
| Grade 8 | 187 |
| Grade 9 | 167 |
| Grade 10 | 98 |
| Grade 11 | 76 |
| Grade 12 | 62 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,119 | 51.4% |
| Male | 1,056 | 48.6% |
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