Valley View High School

1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, Valley View High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Valley View High School's student population of 792 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View High School is 0.27, 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)
70-74%
38%
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(18-19)
85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
85%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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90-94%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 Valley View High School often compared to?
Valley View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley View High School?
The graduation rate of Valley View High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley View High School?
792 students attend Valley View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Valley View High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View High School?
Valley View High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley View High School offer ?
Valley View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View High School part of?
Valley View High School is part of Valley View SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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