Wallkill Valley Regional High School is a four-year public high school and regional school district serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from four municipalities in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallkill Valley Regional High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, located in Hamburg, NJ, and covers approximately 40.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 2.6 miles, reaching up to 7.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallkill Valley Regional High School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Rankings
Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallkill Valley Regional High School is 0.46, 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
#1350 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
71%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallkill Valley Regional High School's ranking?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School is ranked #1350 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wallkill Valley Regional High School often compared to?
Wallkill Valley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Township High School, Sussex County Technical School, Sparta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Wallkill Valley Regional High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
581 students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wallkill Valley Regional High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallkill Valley Regional High School offer ?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallkill Valley Regional High School part of?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School is part of Wallkill Valley Regional High School District.
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