Passaic High School No. 12 vs Passaic Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 421 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passaic High School No. 12
Passaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,484 students
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Passaic · Public high · Grades 6–12
710 students
| Measure | Passaic High School No. 12 Passaic, New Jersey | Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 357 | #285 of 357 |
| National rank | #16537 of 16,910 | #13425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,484 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 20% |
| city | Passaic | Passaic |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 10.9).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 4%).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100%).
- •Passaic Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Passaic High School No. 12 is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 710.
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 Passaic High School No. 12 better than Passaic Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Passaic Preparatory Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 10.9 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 Passaic High School No. 12 and Passaic Preparatory Academy?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Passaic and Passaic in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Passaic High School No. 12: 2,484. Passaic Preparatory Academy: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Passaic High School No. 12 and Passaic Preparatory Academy rank in New Jersey?
Passaic High School No. 12 is 356th of 357 and Passaic Preparatory Academy is 285th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).