Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan's student population of 1,044 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is 0.57, 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
#194 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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 Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan's ranking?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is ranked #194 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan often compared to?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappanis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
The graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
1,044 students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan offer ?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan part of?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District.
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