How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clifton High School | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clifton, NJ | Passaic, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,150 | 650 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.8% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clifton High School | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,394 | $31,631 |
| District | Clifton Public Schools | Passaic City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clifton High School | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 0.5% |
| African American | 3.5% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.6% | 90.2% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clifton High School | Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 271:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 9.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 243 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.