Serving 984 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 984 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pascack Valley High School's student population of 984 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
984 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Valley High School is 0.44, 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
#707 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascack Valley High School's ranking?
Pascack Valley High School is ranked #707 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pascack Valley High School often compared to?
Pascack Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pascack Hills High School, Northern Highlands Regional High School, Ridgewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pascack Valley High School?
984 students attend Pascack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pascack Valley High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pascack Valley High School?
Pascack Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pascack Valley High School offer ?
Pascack Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pascack Valley High School part of?
Pascack Valley High School is part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
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