Pascack Hills High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, one of two secondary schools serving students in ninth through twelfth grade as part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 768 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Hills High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pascack Hills High School serves the northwest part of Montvale, NJ, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascack Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pascack Hills High School's student population of 768 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Brown
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pascack Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Hills High School is 0.52, 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
#428 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascack Hills High School's ranking?
Pascack Hills High School is ranked #428 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pascack Hills High School often compared to?
Pascack Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascack Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascack Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Pascack Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pascack Hills High School?
768 students attend Pascack Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pascack Hills High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pascack Hills High School?
Pascack Hills High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pascack Hills High School offer ?
Pascack Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pascack Hills High School part of?
Pascack Hills High School is part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
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