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Passaic City School District

New Jersey · Public School District
17
Schools
10,814
Students
$36,042
Per-Pupil Spend
+151% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
69.0%
Graduation Rate
-17.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Passaic City School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 10,814 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 69.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $36,042 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle School1 school
High Schools3 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham Lincoln School Number 24PK–PK306
School No.16PK–PK272
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$36,042+151% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
82.9%
Local (property tax)
4.4%
Federal
12.7%

State funding accounts for 83% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
10,814
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $36,042 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.0%, graduation is 17.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Passaic City School District?
Passaic City School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 10,814 students.
What is the graduation rate for Passaic City School District?
The graduation rate is 69.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Passaic City School District spend per student?
Passaic City School District spends $36,042 per pupil — 151% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Passaic City School District?
100% of students in Passaic City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Passaic City School District?
No, Passaic City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Passaic City School District serve?
Passaic City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Passaic City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Passaic City School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.