Pascack Valley High School

Pascack Valley Regional High School District

valley.pascack.org/

984 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pascack Valley High School, located in Hillsdale, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, it maintains a strong reputation for academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and innovative elective programs. The school is known for its commitment to technology-integrated learning and a student-centered approach that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Pascack Valley is characterized by a vibrant school culture that places a heavy emphasis on student involvement. The school boasts a competitive athletics program, a robust performing arts department, and a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and organizations. By fostering a supportive community environment, the school strives to prepare its students not only for post-secondary education but also to be well-rounded, socially conscious individuals ready to engage in the broader world.

984

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pascack Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	721
Hispanic	142
Black	18
Asian	80
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
721 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
142 (14.4 %)
Asian
80 (8.1 %)
Two or More
20 (2.0 %)
Black
18 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pascack Valley Regional High School District
Phone:	(201)358-7060
Website:	http://valley.pascack.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	984
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 234

Grade 10 254

Grade 11 230

Grade 12 251

Ungraded 15