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Pascack Valley High School vs. Northern Highlands Regional High School

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School Overview

School
Pascack Valley High School
200 Piermont Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Northern Highlands Regional High School
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Pascack Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Pascack Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
955 students
1,261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pascack Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pascack Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Highlands Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pascack Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Highlands Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pascack Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Highlands Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#506 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#155 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pascack Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Highlands Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NJ)
69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pascack Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pascack Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pascack Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 20% in NJ)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pascack Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pascack Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northern Highlands Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
226
303
Grade 10 Students
243
322
Grade 11 Students
255
321
Grade 12 Students
231
315

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pascack Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pascack Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pascack Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pascack Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pascack Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pascack Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Highlands Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pascack Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Highlands Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pascack Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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