Pascack Valley Regional High School District

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Montvale, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Pascack Valley Regional High School District #158 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $33,631 per pupil, Pascack Valley Regional High School District ranks #36 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,782
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$33,631
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pascack Valley Regional High School District operates 2 public schools serving 1,782 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bergen County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $33,631 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 65 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 77.9% local, 20.5% state, and 1.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 63/100, ranked #158 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (49 AP courses district-wide), a 122:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 5.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.3% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pascack Valley High School, enrolling 928 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Pascack Valley High School accounts for 52.1% of all Pascack Valley Regional High School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pascack Valley Regional High School District a distant remainder — means Pascack Valley Regional High School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pascack Valley Regional High School District student-counselor ratio is 122:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pascack Valley Regional High School District chronic absenteeism rate is 5.4% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.6%
Federal
20.5%
State
77.9%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
158 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Pascack Valley Regional High School District.

White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 11.4%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
49 AP courses total
122:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pascack Valley Regional High School District

School Enrollment
Pascack Valley High School
928
Pascack Hills High School
768

How Pascack Valley Regional High School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Watchung Hills Regional High School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Palisades Park School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Pompton Lakes School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Somerset Hills Regional School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Atlantic County Vocational School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pascack Valley Regional High School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pascack Valley Regional High School District?

Pascack Valley Regional High School District has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 1,782 students.

How much does Pascack Valley Regional High School District spend per student?

Pascack Valley Regional High School District spends $33,631 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #158 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Pascack Valley Regional High School District?

Pascack Valley Regional High School District students are 67.3% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian, 1.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pascack Valley Regional High School District?

Pascack Valley Regional High School District has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #158 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.