Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Delaware Valley Chs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
99%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≤5%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware Valley CHS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Valley Chs?
The graduation rate of Delaware Valley Chs is 5%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Delaware Valley Chs?
663 students attend Delaware Valley Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Delaware Valley Chs students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Valley Chs?
Delaware Valley Chs has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware Valley Chs offer ?
Delaware Valley Chs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Delaware Valley Chs part of?
Delaware Valley Chs is part of Delaware Valley CHS School District.
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