Very Good
#652 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Pascack Hills High School
High School · Pascack Valley Regional High School District · Montvale, NJ
A Pascack Valley Regional High School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 West Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
- Math 74% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pascack Hills High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
1.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pascack Hills High School 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montvale), 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
$183,664
Median home value
$688,500
Median rent
$2,241/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Regional High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Pearl River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Green Meadow Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 236 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pascack Valley Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $37,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pascack Hills High School is listed in Pascack Valley Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pascack Hills High School
Pascack Hills High School is a public high school in Montvale, NJ, part of Pascack Valley Regional High School District, serving approximately 767 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Pascack Hills High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pascack Hills High School
What grades does Pascack Hills High School serve?
Pascack Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pascack Hills High School?
Pascack Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pascack Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pascack Hills High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pascack Hills High School rank in NJ?
Pascack Hills High School ranks #652 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pascack Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pascack Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pascack Hills High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pascack Hills High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pascack Hills High School a charter school?
No, Pascack Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pascack Hills High School a Title I school?
No, Pascack Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pascack Hills High School?
1.3% of students at Pascack Hills High School 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
- 767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (201) 358-7020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 07645)
- 8,625
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 07645; 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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