Serving 1,031 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,031 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pascack Valley High School's student population of 1,031 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,031 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Valley High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascack Valley High School's ranking?
Pascack Valley High School is ranked #436 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pascack Valley High School often compared to?
Pascack Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Highlands Regional High School, Ridgewood High School, Pascack Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School is 87%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pascack Valley High School?
1,031 students attend Pascack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pascack Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pascack Valley High School?
Pascack Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pascack Valley High School offer ?
Pascack Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pascack Valley High School part of?
Pascack Valley High School is part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
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