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Allegheny Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 879 students in Allegheny Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Allegheny Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
879 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allegheny Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,306 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,017 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,306
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,017
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Allegheny Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Acmetonia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pearl Street
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 879 students.
What is the rank of Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District is ranked #352 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny Valley School District?
88% of Allegheny Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Allegheny Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,017 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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