Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District

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Wayne, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District #145 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,079 per pupil, Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District ranks #200 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

4,388
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,079
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District operates 2 public schools serving 4,388 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Passaic County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,079 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 45.7% local, 49.7% state, and 4.7% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 64/100, ranked #145 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (30 AP courses district-wide), a 267.1:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 14.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Passaic County Technical Institute, enrolling 3,565 students (77% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy, at 1,040 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Passaic County Technical Institute accounts for 77.4% of all Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District a distant remainder — means Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District is typically wider than the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.3% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.7%
Federal
49.7%
State
45.7%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
145 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District.

White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
African American 8.0%
Asian 14.4%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
30 AP courses total
267.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District

School Enrollment
Passaic County Technical Institute
3,565
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
1,040

How Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Evesham Township School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Pemberton Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Marlboro Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Randolph Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mount Laurel Township School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 4,388 students.

How much does Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District spend per student?

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District spends $26,079 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #145 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District students are 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% White, 14.4% Asian, 8.0% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?

Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #145 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.