Schuylkill Valley High School

929 Lakeshore Dr
Leesport, PA 19533
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 688 students in grades 9-12, Schuylkill 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 30%).
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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Schuylkill Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Schuylkill Valley High School's student population of 688 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Schuylkill Valley High School is 0.30, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
65-69%
38%
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(18-19)
75-79%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schuylkill Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Schuylkill Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Schuylkill Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schuylkill Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Schuylkill Valley High School often compared to?
Schuylkill Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamburg Area 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schuylkill Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Schuylkill Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schuylkill Valley High School?
688 students attend Schuylkill Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Schuylkill Valley High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuylkill Valley High School?
Schuylkill Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schuylkill Valley High School offer ?
Schuylkill Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schuylkill Valley High School part of?
Schuylkill Valley High School is part of Schuylkill Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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