Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Central Ave,  Old Tappan, NJ
Northern Valley Regional High School District
3.9
3.1
1,085 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bruce Sabatini
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
124:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.3%
White
56.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.8%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#28 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#29 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#35 Best Public HS Teachers in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 255 Students
New York University 220 Students
Boston University 183 Students
Northeastern University 150 Students
Penn State 145 Students
The College of New Jersey 135 Students
Montclair State University 119 Students
University of Delaware 116 Students
Cornell University 114 Students
Boston College 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Biology 101 Students
Finance 73 Students
Computer Science 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Communications 54 Students
Economics 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 217 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/21/2025
I love my school but I think we could improve on the cleanliness and school culture. Many students just come to school waiting for when they can leave instead of enjoying the timeless spent with friends.
4.0 Parent
11/18/2024
NVOT has been great. The only issue has been the seemingly revolving door of principals. This is the senior year and the third principal within that timeframe.
5.0 Alum
11/15/2024
My experience was of a school with great teachers and staff that are highly dedicated to the success of every student.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 8 Reviews
1.0 other
5/5/2025
As a student of this school I hold proper insight as to what it is actually like. While this school ranks high on the lists it is rather because of the backgrounds of students more so than the actual educators. From talking to students around the school throughout my three years, nearly every conver...
1.0 student
5/27/2021
Diversity is horrible, admin is horrible, students lazy and privileged probably buy their way into college, some students hardworking and nice though. Don't care for you unless you are a good athlete or above-average student.
2.0 student
2/12/2021
I am a current student (Junior) at NVOT. In the years I have been here I have noticed that the school's administration is terrible. Yes, they are great at disciplining students and keeping us all "in check", but they are not even close to helpful in meeting the emotional needs of the students. I hav...
5.0 other
12/8/2017
My daughter attends NVOT and is thriving. She is in honors and AP classes and has to work hard to keep up with the work load, but I am certain this will prepare her for college and the real world. The teachers are engaging, compassionate, and take a genuine interest in their students. The facilities...

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Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Old Tappan, NJ, in the Old Tappan neighborhood, and is served by the Northern Valley Regional High School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,085 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,369,351. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northern Valley Central, Rockland Children's Psych Center, Pascack Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Old Tappan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan.

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