Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Valley High School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pascack Valley High School serves the southeast part of Hillsdale, NJ, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students typically commute within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pascack Valley High School's student population of 928 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare our students for successful college and/or career experiences with the needed mindset, skills, structures, and knowledge to accomplish that goal.
School Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Valley High School is 0.51, 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
#506 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #506 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Pascack Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Pascack Valley High School?
928 students attend Pascack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pascack Valley High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pascack Valley High School?
Pascack Valley 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 Valley High School offer ?
Pascack Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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