Wayne Valley High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school, in Wayne, in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school serves students in ninth through twelfth grades as one of the two secondary schools of the Wayne Public Schools, the other being Wayne Hills High School.
Serving 1,201 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Valley 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 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne Valley High School's student population of 1,201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Wayne Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Valley High School is 0.50, 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
#894 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Valley High School's ranking?
Wayne Valley High School is ranked #894 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wayne Valley High School often compared to?
Wayne Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wayne Valley High School?
1,201 students attend Wayne Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wayne Valley High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Valley High School?
Wayne Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Valley High School offer ?
Wayne Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Valley High School part of?
Wayne Valley High School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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