Hoboken High School vs Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoboken High School
Hoboken · Public high · Grades 9–12
652 students
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
650 students
| Measure | Hoboken High School Hoboken, New Jersey | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 357 | #202 of 357 |
| National rank | #12885 of 16,910 | #8867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 652 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 41% |
| city | Hoboken | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 32.0).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering does better on math proficiency (41% vs 8%).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Hoboken High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 100%).
- •Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Hoboken High School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 650.
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 Hoboken High School better than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering ranks higher (48.2 vs 32.0 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 Hoboken High School and Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hoboken and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoboken High School: 652. Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoboken High School and Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering rank in New Jersey?
Hoboken High School is 273rd of 357 and Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering is 202nd of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).