Serving 1,068 students in grades 9-12, Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,068 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is 0.62, 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.
What is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan's ranking?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is ranked #494 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
The graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
1,068 students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan offer ?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,068 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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