Summary:
The 07508 zip code is home to a single public high school, Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is part of the Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District, which is ranked 574 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 364th out of 422 New Jersey high schools in 2022-2023 to 380th out of 434 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.4% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49.9%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 70.45% in the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School is facing significant challenges in serving its student population and improving academic outcomes. The school's low performance and declining statewide ranking indicate a need for the district and school leadership to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student learning and achievement.
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