Top Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,257 students in Northern Highlands Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Northern Highlands Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,555 Schools
# Students
1,257 Students
1,354,910 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
116,314 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Highlands Regional High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)92%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.9%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
68%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,616 is higher than the state median of $27,044. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,592 is higher than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,616
$27,044
Spending / Student
$28,592
$25,936
Best Northern Highlands Regional High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,257 students.
What is the rank of Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District is ranked #41 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
68% of Northern Highlands Regional High School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Northern Highlands Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,592 is higher than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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