Overview
Passaic Preparatory Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Passaic, New Jersey. The school enrolls 727 students. It is part of the Passaic City School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictPassaic City School District
County34031
CityPassaic
ZIP07055
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341254003453
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment727
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)