Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Pequea Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pequea Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pequea Valley High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pequea Valley High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pequea Valley High School often compared to?
Pequea Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Manor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequea Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pequea Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pequea Valley High School?
453 students attend Pequea Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pequea Valley High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pequea Valley High School?
Pequea Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pequea Valley High School offer ?
Pequea Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pequea Valley High School part of?
Pequea Valley High School is part of Pequea Valley SD School District.
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