Serving 616 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallkill Valley Regional High School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallkill Valley Regional High School is 0.43, 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
#1423 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1423 out of 2,201 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, Sparta High School, Sussex County Technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
616 students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wallkill Valley Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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
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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