Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wallkill Valley Regional High School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallkill Valley Regional High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallkill Valley Regional High School's ranking?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School is ranked #738 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wallkill Valley Regional High School often compared to?
Wallkill Valley Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Township High School, Sparta High School, Sussex County Technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Wallkill Valley Regional High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
616 students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wallkill Valley Regional High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallkill Valley Regional High School?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallkill Valley Regional High School offer ?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wallkill Valley Regional High School part of?
Wallkill Valley Regional High School is part of Wallkill Valley Regional High School District.
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