- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Demarest, NJ
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
Federal NCES profile for Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341176000650
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 0.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,038
- students enrolled
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341176000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 341176000650 · Demarest, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,038 enr · 11.2:1 · 0.5% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (1,086 students)
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Valle
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
1,086 students
- This school
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
1,038 students
- Northern Valle 178
Northern Valley Central
178 students
What this shows Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest reports 1,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest compares
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.5% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$46,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Valley Regional High School District reports $46,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Valley Central | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Demarest
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,038 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest has 1,038 students enrolled. It is a high school in Demarest, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
0.5% of students at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
The largest demographic group at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Demarest, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Northern Valley Regional High School District?
Besides Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, Northern Valley Regional High School District also operates Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (1,086 students) and Northern Valley Central (178 students). See the Northern Valley Regional High School District district page for the complete list.