Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest is a comprehensive four-year public high school serving students from several municipalities in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The high school serves students from the suburban communities of Closter, Demarest, and Haworth.
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest's student population of 1,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Norsemen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest's ranking?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest is ranked #261 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest often compared to?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarestis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest?
The graduation rate of Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest?
1,022 students attend Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest offer ?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest part of?
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District.
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