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Passaic County Technical Institute vs. Wayne Valley High School

Should you attend Passaic County Technical Institute or Wayne Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Passaic County Technical Institute
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wayne Valley High School
551 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Passaic County Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Wayne Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 3,660 students in grades 9-12, Passaic County Technical Institute ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,235 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,660 students
1,235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Passaic County Technical Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayne Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Passaic County Technical Institute.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayne Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
302 teachers
119 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Passaic County Technical Institute over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayne Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Passaic County Technical Institute with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#685 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#894 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Passaic County Technical Institute, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayne Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NJ)
39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic County Technical Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic County Technical Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Passaic County Technical Institute who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NJ)
97%
(Top 10% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Passaic County Technical Institute with the average graduation rate observed in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wayne Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Passaic County Technical Institute by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayne Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1185
297
Grade 10 Students
848
313
Grade 11 Students
841
308
Grade 12 Students
786
317

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Passaic County Technical Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wayne Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Passaic County Technical Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayne Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Passaic County Technical Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayne Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Passaic County Technical Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayne Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Passaic County Technical Institute, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wayne Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Passaic County Technical Institute, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayne Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Passaic County Technical Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayne Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Passaic County Technical Institute, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Passaic County Technical-Vocational School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayne Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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