Panther Valley Senior High School (Closed 2016)

912 Coal Region Way
Lansford, PA 18232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Panther Valley Senior 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(14-15)
40-44%
43%
(14-15)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(14-15)
40-44%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School District Name
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Panther Valley Senior High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Panther Valley Senior High School?
396 students attend Panther Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Panther Valley Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Panther Valley Senior High School?
Panther Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Panther Valley Senior High School offer ?
Panther Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Panther Valley Senior High School part of?
Panther Valley Senior High School is part of Panther Valley School District.

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