Blacklick Valley Junior Senior High School is a diminutive, rural, public high school located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. In 2014 enrollment was 282 pupils in grades 7th through 12th inclusive. The school employed 26 teachers.
Serving 268 students in grades 7-12, Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blacklick Valley JSHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Nanty Glo, PA, encompassing approximately 33.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 268 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
3%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Grey
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2042 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cambria High School, Chartiers Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
268 students attend Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Blacklick Valley School District.
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