- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wayne, NJ
Passaic County Technical Institute
Federal NCES profile for Passaic County Technical Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341263004860
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Passaic County Technical Institute earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Passaic County Technical Institute has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic County Technical Institute ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341263004860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+301 students YoY
Passaic County Technical Institute grew from 3,359 students in 2022-23 to 3,660 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 286.0 → 302.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+301 students YoY 341263004860 · Wayne, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
3,565 enr · 12.5:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy (1,040 students)
Passaic County Technical Institute grew from 3,359 students in 2022-23 to 3,660 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 286.0 → 302.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Passaic County Technical Institute compares
Passaic County Technical Institute is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▲ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,565 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3,565
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,765
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 19.0%
African American 9.5%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Passaic County Technical Institute is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District reports $30,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Passaic County Technical Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Passaic County Technical Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Wayne
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Passaic County Technical Institute
How many students attend Passaic County Technical Institute?
Passaic County Technical Institute has 3,565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 3,359 (2022-23) → 3,660 (2023-24), up 301.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic County Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Passaic County Technical Institute is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Passaic County Technical Institute?
47.6% of students at Passaic County Technical Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Passaic County Technical Institute?
The largest demographic group at Passaic County Technical Institute is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Passaic County Technical Institute?
Passaic County Technical Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Passaic County Technical Institute rank among high schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Passaic County Technical Institute ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?
Besides Passaic County Technical Institute, Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District also operates Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy (1,040 students). See the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District district page for the complete list.