At a glance
Reported students
1,038
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,038
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest: 1,038 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,019
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Demarest. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Northern Valley Regional High School District. NCES reports 1,038 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.3%) and Asian (30.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 34 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 95.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.3%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian30.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
34 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northern Valley Regional High School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
High · Grades 09–12
1,086 reported students
Northern Valley Central
Other · Grades PK–12
178 reported students
Public schools near Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology High · Bergen County Vocational Technical School District | 09–12 | 290 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cresskill High School High · Cresskill Public School District | 09–12 | 489 | 1.2 mi |
| Dumont High School High · Dumont Public School District | 09–12 | 704 | 1.9 mi |
| Tenafly High School High · Tenafly Public School District | 09–12 | 1,141 | 2.1 mi |
| Emerson Jr Sr High High · Emerson Public School District | 07–12 | 440 | 2.4 mi |
| New Milford High School High · New Milford Public School District | 09–12 | 584 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
What grades does Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest serve?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northern Valley Regional High School District.
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest reported 1,038 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,019 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 1,038 students and 95.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Valley Regional High School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
1.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District, based in Demarest, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bergen County Institute for Science and Technology (under 0.1 mi), Cresskill High School (1.2 mi), Dumont High School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.