Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

928

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

92.64

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

848

Pascack Valley High School: 928 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

10:1 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: 1,022
Teachers (FTE): 95.28
Student–teacher ratio: 10.7:1

What the reported data says about Pascack Valley High School

Pascack Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hillsdale. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Pascack Valley Regional High School District. NCES reports 928 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below 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 (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pascack Valley High School

1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.64 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 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.4%
Students with disabilities: 20.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 2.2%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 8
Nurses (FTE): 1.7
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

White68%
Hispanic16.2%
Black1.6%
Asian9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.7%

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

24 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Pascack Hills High School

High · Grades 09–12

768 reported students

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Public schools near Pascack Valley High School

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
Park Ridge High School High · Park Ridge School District	07–12	491	1.9 mi
Emerson Jr Sr High High · Emerson Public School District	07–12	440	2.6 mi
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan High · Northern Valley Regional High School District	09–12	1,086	2.6 mi
Westwood Regional High School High · Westwood Regional School District	09–12	830	2.6 mi
Pascack Hills High School High · Pascack Valley Regional High School District	09–12	768	3 mi
Pearl River High School High · Pearl River Union Free School District	08–12	904	3.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about Pascack Valley High School

What grades does Pascack Valley High School serve?

Pascack Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pascack Valley Regional High School District.

How many students attend Pascack Valley High School?

Pascack Valley High School reported 928 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,022 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pascack Valley High School?

The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 928 students and 92.64 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 Pascack Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pascack Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pascack Valley Regional High School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pascack Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

2.2% 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 Pascack Valley High School in?

Pascack Valley High School is part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District, based in Montvale, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pascack Valley High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Park Ridge High School (1.9 mi), Emerson Jr Sr High (2.6 mi), Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.