Enrollment
3,565
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341263004860
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 63/100 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
- 63
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
286.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Passaic County Technical Institute compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Passaic County Technical Institute
Passaic County Technical Institute is a large high school in Wayne, New Jersey, enrolling 3,565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,565 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wayne's high schools, it stands alongside Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy (1,040 students): Passaic County Technical Institute is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13:1).
Its district, Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, also runs Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy (1,040 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Passaic County Technical Institute compares
Passaic County Technical Institute on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, which includes Passaic County Technical Institute.
$26,079
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 49.7%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Wayne
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Passaic County Technical Institute a good school?
Passaic County Technical Institute earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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