Pascack Valley High School

Summary:

Pascack Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hillsdale, New Jersey, with a student population of 984. The school is part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, which is ranked 59 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pascack Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, coming in at 48th out of 422 schools for the 2022-2023 school year. This is reflected in the school's strong academic performance, with students outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests in subjects like English Language Arts, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. The school also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 99.4% over the past five years, and a very low dropout rate, consistently below 0.2%. Additionally, Pascack Valley High School ranks 14th out of 339 New Jersey high schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating in this category.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Pascack Hills High School, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, and Park Ridge High School, Pascack Valley High School stands out for its strong academic performance, exceptional graduation and dropout rates, and success with special education and minority student populations. While the school's White student population has declined in recent years, its Hispanic and Asian students consistently outperform their peers statewide, ranking 32nd and 20th, respectively, among New Jersey high schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 Piermont Avenue
       Hillsdale, NJ  07642


(201) 358-7060

District: Pascack Valley Regional High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,929 Help


Feeder schools for Pascack Valley High School:

Elementary:    Ann Blanche Smith
    Meadowbrook
    Roberge Elementary School
    Woodside Elementary School
Middle:    George G White
    Holdrum Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  984

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Compare Details Pascack Valley High School ranks better than 88.6% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pascack Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (14.4%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pascack Valley High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Pascack Valley High School employs 93.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pascack Valley High School is $13,929.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pascack Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascack Valley High School 48th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Pascack Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Pascack Valley Regional High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascack Valley Regional High School District 59th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pascack Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.33 23rd 343 93.3%
2004 84.01 29th 348 91.7%
2005 80.72 50th 351 85.8%
2006 78.94 57th 357 84.0%
2007 82.53 36th 361 90.0%
2008 78.92 61st 359 83.0%
2009 83.96 23rd 370 93.8%
2010 81.05 44th 371 88.1%
2011 80.28 47th 378 87.6%
2012 75.20 82nd 388 78.9%
2013 73.28 100th 396 74.7%
2014 73.78 100th 411 75.7%
2015 59.01 96th 406 76.4%
2016 57.97 115th 409 71.9%
2017 58.36 115th 411 72.0%
2018 67.23 80th 415 80.7%
2019 75.47 60th 416 85.6%
2021 60.91 100th 405 75.3%
2022 70.17 71st 415 82.9%
2023 78.06 48th 422 88.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.32 45th 355 87.3%
2019 77.87 48th 349 86.2%
2021 66.02 60th 333 82.0%
2022 68.47 51st 344 85.2%
2023 90.87 14th 339 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.30 85th 403 78.9%
2019 72.53 67th 408 83.6%
2021 58.55 121st 402 69.9%
2022 63.45 79th 414 80.9%
2023 72.11 52nd 416 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 93rd 405 77.0%
2019 70.03 78th 407 80.8%
2021 63.83 89th 402 77.9%
2022 72.05 61st 410 85.1%
2023 75.65 58th 414 86.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 55th 198 72.2%
2019 65.77 42nd 191 78.0%
2021 69.48 32nd 165 80.6%
2022 60.22 54th 175 69.1%
2023 82.01 20th 172 88.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.29 98th 368 73.4%
2019 68.42 73rd 364 79.9%
2021 67.26 72nd 374 80.7%
2022 71.06 56th 382 85.3%
2023 84.67 32nd 385 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pascack Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 95th 340 72.1%
2019 65.84 66th 339 80.5%
2021 45.47 136th 336 59.5%
2022 63.69 66th 335 80.3%
2023 66.57 59th 335 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pascack Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 760 6 57 15 7 n/a n/a 0 845
1989 740 5 46 6 4 n/a n/a 0 801
1990 668 10 63 5 9 n/a n/a 0 755
1991 709 3 72 9 1 n/a n/a 0 794
1992 693 7 77 9 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1993 669 7 85 14 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 666 7 77 16 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1995 639 5 88 27 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1996 639 5 88 27 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1998 670 8 87 25 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1999 708 11 82 29 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 913 11 89 35 0 n/a n/a 1 1049
2001 745 6 79 33 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2002 828 4 60 39 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2003 828 4 60 39 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2004 869 7 58 45 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2005 903 6 69 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1033
2006 940 7 64 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
2007 969 4 76 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
2008 981 4 83 51 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
2009 1025 6 68 46 3 1 0 0 1149
2010 1068 6 77 41 3 1 0 0 1196
2011 1086 8 85 48 2 1 0 0 1230
2012 1085 13 85 58 1 1 1 0 1244
2013 1091 14 92 61 1 0 1 0 1260
2014 1067 12 83 78 1 0 1 0 1242
2015 1011 13 83 73 0 0 5 0 1185
2016 1049 8 87 74 0 0 6 0 1224
2017 1028 8 79 79 0 0 10 0 1204
2018 1005 11 97 87 1 1 12 0 1214
2019 996 15 92 91 1 3 11 0 1209
2020 926 16 86 97 2 2 12 0 1141
2021 858 16 81 116 3 3 10 0 1087
2022 786 20 74 131 1 3 16 0 1031
2023 721 18 80 142 1 2 20 0 984

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pascack Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 845 72.0 11.7 n/a
1989 801 62.0 12.9 n/a
1990 755 59.0 12.7 0.3
1991 794 59.0 13.4 0.1
1992 787 56.0 14.0 0.6
1993 775 60.3 12.9 0.6
1994 766 62.2 12.3 0.3
1995 759 60.9 12.5 0.3
1996 759 60.9 12.5 0.3
1998 790 51.3 15.4 0.8
1999 830 51.4 16.1 n/a
2000 1049 57.4 18.3 0.4
2001 863 58.4 14.8 0.5
2002 931 72.0 12.9 0.3
2003 931 72.0 12.9 0.3
2004 979 79.2 12.4 1.6
2005 1033 80.0 12.9 n/a
2006 1062 78.2 13.6 1.9
2007 1102 86.2 12.8 0.5
2008 1120 83.0 13.5 1.5
2009 1149 100.1 10.5 2.1
2010 1196 82.0 14.5 2.1
2011 1230 72.4 16.9 2
2012 1244 100.0 12.4 2.3
2013 1260 94.2 13.3 1.5
2014 1242 94.0 13.2 2.8
2015 1185 94.0 12.6 3.6
2016 1224 96.0 12.7 2.5
2017 1204 97.3 12.3 3.1
2018 1214 96.1 12.6 2.6
2019 1209 92.6 13.0 2.6
2020 1141 94.3 12.0 2.7
2021 1087 93.2 11.6 1.9
2022 1031 97.0 10.6 2.4
2023 984 93.5 10.5 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pascack Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 845 72.0 11.7 n/a
1989 801 62.0 12.9 n/a
1990 755 59.0 12.7 0.3
1991 794 59.0 13.4 0.1
1992 787 56.0 14.0 0.6
1993 775 60.3 12.9 0.6
1994 766 62.2 12.3 0.3
1995 759 60.9 12.5 0.3
1996 759 60.9 12.5 0.3
1998 790 51.3 15.4 0.8
1999 830 51.4 16.1 n/a
2000 1049 57.4 18.3 0.4
2001 863 58.4 14.8 0.5
2002 931 72.0 12.9 0.3
2003 931 72.0 12.9 0.3
2004 979 79.2 12.4 1.6
2005 1033 80.0 12.9 n/a
2006 1062 78.2 13.6 1.9
2007 1102 86.2 12.8 0.5
2008 1120 83.0 13.5 1.5
2009 1149 100.1 10.5 2.1
2010 1196 82.0 14.5 2.1
2011 1230 72.4 16.9 2
2012 1244 100.0 12.4 2.3
2013 1260 94.2 13.3 1.5
2014 1242 94.0 13.2 2.8
2015 1185 94.0 12.6 3.6
2016 1224 96.0 12.7 2.5
2017 1204 97.3 12.3 3.1
2018 1214 96.1 12.6 2.6
2019 1209 92.6 13.0 2.6
2020 1141 94.3 12.0 2.7
2021 1087 93.2 11.6 1.9
2022 1031 97.0 10.6 2.4
2023 984 93.5 10.5 2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pascack Valley High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,929

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pascack Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 416 High schoolsRanks 48th of 422 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pascack Valley High School)71.582.1
 10.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Pascack Valley Regional High School District)76.880.3
 3.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Pascack Valley High School)44.948.6
 3.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Pascack Valley Regional High School District)51.647.5
 4.1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Pascack Valley High School)93.778.7
 15%
   9th Grade Geometry (Pascack Valley Regional High School District)95.285.6
 9.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pascack Valley High School)4548.6
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pascack Valley Regional High School District)51.146.9
 4.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Pascack Valley High School)59.177.9
 18.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Pascack Valley Regional High School District)66.585.1
 18.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1209984
 18.6%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian11
Asian9280
 13%
Hispanic91142
 56%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White996721
 27.6%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.6%2.3%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pascack Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 984 students attended Pascack Valley High School.

Pascack Valley High School ranks 48th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pascack Valley High School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Pascack Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ann Blanche Smith
Elementary : Meadowbrook
Elementary : Roberge Elementary School
Elementary : Woodside Elementary School
Middle : George G White
Middle : Holdrum Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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