Hanover Park High School vs Passaic Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Park High School
East Hanover · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
710 students
| Measure | Hanover Park High School East Hanover, New Jersey | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 357 | #285 of 357 |
| National rank | #913 of 16,910 | #13425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 706 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 20% |
| city | East Hanover | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 29.6).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 100%).
- •Hanover Park High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 710 students compared with 706.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hanover Park High School better than Passaic Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Park High School ranks higher (82.7 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hanover Park High School and Passaic Preparatory Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Park High School: 706. Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Park High School and Passaic Preparatory Academy rank in New Jersey?
Hanover Park High School is 46th of 357 and Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).