Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Hills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascack Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pascack Hills High School's student population of 788 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pascack Hills High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Hills 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
#471 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
72%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascack Hills High School's ranking?
Pascack Hills High School is ranked #471 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pascack Hills High School often compared to?
Pascack Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascack Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascack Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Pascack Hills High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pascack Hills High School?
788 students attend Pascack Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pascack Hills High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pascack Hills High School?
Pascack Hills High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pascack Hills High School offer ?
Pascack Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pascack Hills High School part of?
Pascack Hills High School is part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
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