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School Comparison

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
vs.
Passaic Preparatory Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
Passaic Preparatory Academy
  • Passaic Preparatory Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (162 vs. 72).
  • Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reported a higher students per counselor than Passaic Preparatory Academy (270.7:1 vs. 187.5:1).
  • Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reported a higher gifted & talented than Passaic Preparatory Academy (809 vs. 750).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Passaic Preparatory Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (162 vs. 72).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Passaic Preparatory Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (82 vs. 79).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reported a higher gifted & talented than Passaic Preparatory Academy (809 vs. 750).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Passaic Preparatory Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (7 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering reported a higher students per counselor than Passaic Preparatory Academy (270.7:1 vs. 187.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
$31,631.14
Passaic Preparatory Academy
$31,631.14
Local revenue share
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
4.5%
Passaic Preparatory Academy
4.5%
State revenue share
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
76.6%
Passaic Preparatory Academy
76.6%
Federal revenue share
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
18.9%
Passaic Preparatory Academy
18.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
26.2%
Passaic Preparatory Academy
26.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Passaic County
$87,137
Passaic County
$87,137
Poverty rate
Passaic County
13.7%
Passaic County
13.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Passaic County
30.3%
Passaic County
30.3%
Unemployment rate
Passaic County
5.3%
Passaic County
5.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.