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Passaic Valley Regional High School

High School · Passaic Valley Regional High School District

100 EAST MAIN STREET, Little Falls, NJ 07424

Enrollment

1,060

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,715 of 2,466

In Little Falls

#3 of 4

public schools

School environment

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Passaic Valley Regional High School

5.6/10

High School in Little Falls · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Passaic Valley Regional High School

Passaic Valley Regional High School is a public high school in Little Falls, NJ, part of Passaic Valley Regional High School District. Passaic Valley Regional High School serves approximately 1,060 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Passaic Valley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,715 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Passaic Valley Regional High School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with NJ schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • NJ avg 5.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation10.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,700
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Passaic Valley Regional High School — Students at Passaic Valley Regional High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 40.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 59.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
54.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
22.1%
ELA
58.1%
2025
Math
23.2%
ELA
50.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.8/10.

How Passaic Valley Regional High School Compares

See how Passaic Valley Regional High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
31th percentile in NJ
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent
AP Courses
3
State avg: 3.2
Sports
21
10 boys' · 11 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
35%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
85 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.3%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
10.8% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

100 EAST MAIN STREET, Little Falls, NJ 07424

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Passaic Valley Regional High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cedar Grove High School (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Cedar Grove), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Little Falls, see our Little Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Little Falls Township Public School # 2 Little Falls 0.2 mi 7.1
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 Little Falls 0.7 mi 7.8
Memorial Middle School Woodland Park 0.9 mi 7.2
Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park 1.0 mi 6.9
North End Elementary School Cedar Grove 1.1 mi 8.5
Charles Olbon School Woodland Park 1.2 mi 5.0
Washington Park School Totowa 1.7 mi 6.4
Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove 1.7 mi 8.7
ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa 1.8 mi 6.1
Memorial School Totowa 1.9 mi 5.4
Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove 1.9 mi 8.2
School One Woodland Park 1.8 mi 5.5
Bradford Elementary School Upper Montclair 1.9 mi 7.5
BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls 1.5 mi 6.5
THE MAGICAL PALACE OF KNOWLEDGE Clifton 1.6 mi
Essex Junior Academy Cedar Grove 2.1 mi
MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls 1.7 mi 7.1
JIN-A CHILD CARE CENTER Clifton 1.7 mi
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls 1.7 mi 5.5
John P. Holland Charter School Woodland 2.1 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07424 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,122

Median Home Value

$477,300

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

27,475

College Educated

42.4%

Homeownership

66.5%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Passaic Valley Regional High School

What grades does Passaic Valley Regional High School serve?

Passaic Valley Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Passaic Valley Regional High School?

Passaic Valley Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,060 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Passaic Valley Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Passaic Valley Regional High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Passaic Valley Regional High School rank in NJ?

Passaic Valley Regional High School ranks #1,715 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Passaic Valley Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Passaic Valley Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Passaic Valley Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Passaic Valley Regional High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Passaic Valley Regional High School a charter school?

No, Passaic Valley Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Passaic Valley Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Passaic Valley Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Passaic Valley Regional High School?

34.5% of students at Passaic Valley Regional 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
62 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,060
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Free/Reduced Lunch
34.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%

District

Passaic Valley Regional High School District
District Enrollment
1,061
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,700
District Rank
#1 of 1

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