Pascack Valley High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school located in Hillsdale in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as one of two secondary schools in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pascack Valley High School's student population of 955 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
To prepare our students for successful college and/or career experiences with the needed mindset, skills, structures, and knowledge to accomplish that goal.
School Rankings
Pascack Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascack Valley High School is 0.47, 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
#506 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
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
16%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascack Valley High School's ranking?
Pascack Valley High School is ranked #506 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pascack Valley High School?
955 students attend Pascack Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pascack Valley High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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