- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Old Tappan, NJ
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Federal NCES profile for Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341176000652
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,086
- students enrolled
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341176000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan grew from 1,002 students in 2022-23 to 1,068 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 106.7 → 102.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 341176000652 · Old Tappan, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 10.2:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (1,038 students)
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan grew from 1,002 students in 2022-23 to 1,068 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 106.7 → 102.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
1,086 students
- Northern Valle
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 Old Tappan reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan compares
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Asian 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest | 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 Old Tappan'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
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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a high school in Old Tappan, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), up 66.
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 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Old Tappan?
0.9% of students at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan?
The largest demographic group at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Old Tappan, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan?
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan, Northern Valley Regional High School District also operates Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (1,038 students) and Northern Valley Central (178 students). See the Northern Valley Regional High School District district page for the complete list.