Northern Highlands Regional High School is a regional public high school and school district in Allendale, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River.
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Highlands Regional High School's student population of 1,261 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Highlands Regional High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Highlands Regional High School's ranking?
Northern Highlands Regional High School is ranked #148 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northern Highlands Regional High School often compared to?
Northern Highlands Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School?
1,261 students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northern Highlands Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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?
Northern Highlands Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Highlands Regional High School offer ?
Northern Highlands Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Highlands Regional High School part of?
Northern Highlands Regional High School is part of Northern Highlands Regional High School District.
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