Excellent
#32 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
High School · Northern Valley Regional High School District · Old Tappan, NJ
A high school in Old Tappan, NJ where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Central Avenue, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
- Math 71% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Old Tappan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,981
Median home value
$680,600
Median rent
$2,347/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Pascack Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 955 | Compare → |
| Rockland Children's Psychiatric CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Tappan Zee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 895 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northern Valley Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $44,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is listed in Northern Valley Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is a public high school in Old Tappan, NJ, part of Northern Valley Regional High School District, serving approximately 1,068 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
What grades does Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan serve?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has an enrollment of approximately 1,068 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan rank in NJ?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan ranks #32 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan a charter school?
No, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan a Title I school?
No, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
2.3% of students at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (201) 784-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07675)
- 27,050
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07675; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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