Northern Valley Central

Northern Valley Central serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Northern Valley Central's student population of 197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
197 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Northern Valley Central is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northern Valley Central and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northern Valley Central.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern Valley Central and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern Valley Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northern Valley Central often compared to?
Northern Valley Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
197 students attend Northern Valley Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Northern Valley Central students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Valley Central offer ?
Northern Valley Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Northern Valley Central part of?
Northern Valley Central is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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