Northern Valley Regional High School District

The Northern Valley Regional High School District in New Jersey is home to three schools: two high schools, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan and Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, as well as an alternative school, Northern Valley Central. These schools consistently deliver exceptional academic outcomes, with the two high schools ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey high schools.

The standout schools in the district are Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, ranked 18th out of 434 New Jersey high schools, and Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, ranked 38th. Both schools boast impressive performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools maintain low dropout rates, high graduation rates, and very low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high socioeconomic status student population.

Across the district, the schools demonstrate a strong focus on academic excellence, with low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student. While the chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the state average, the overall performance of the schools in the Northern Valley Regional High School District is exceptional, making it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.