Top Rankings
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 4,545 students in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,545 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
383 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
57%
34%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
21%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,782 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,255
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,782
$25,828
Best Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Passaic County Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 790-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District manages 2 public schools serving 4,545 students.
What is the rank of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District is ranked #124 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?
57% of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District?
Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,782 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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