Top Rankings
Northern Highlands Regional High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,261 students in Northern Highlands Regional High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Northern Highlands Regional High School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,261 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northern Highlands Regional High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
202 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
34%
# Black Students
14 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
873 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
69%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
-
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,519 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,501 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,519
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,501
$25,828
Best Northern Highlands Regional High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,261 students.
What is the rank of Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District is ranked #34 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
69% of Northern Highlands Regional High School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Highlands Regional High School District?
Northern Highlands Regional High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Northern Highlands Regional High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,501 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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