Central Valley School District

160 Baker Road Extension
Monaca, PA 15061-2571
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Central Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,214 students in Central Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,214 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Central Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#181 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2014–2023.

44%
38%

Showing 2014–2023.

64%
55%

Showing 2013–2022.

70%
57%
87%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023.

(2022-23)
18.2%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.60

Showing 2014–2023.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2022–2023.

% Hispanic
4%
16%

Showing 2014–2023.

% Black
9%
14%

Showing 2014–2023.

% White
83%
60%

Showing 2014–2023.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,654 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023.

Spending
$50 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023.

Revenue / Student
$20,117
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023.

Spending / Student
$22,654
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023.

Best Central Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Todd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 Todd Ln
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-1050
Gr: 3-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Center Grange Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 775-5600
Gr: PK-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,214 students.
What is the rank of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District is ranked #187 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Valley School District?
83% of Central Valley School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Valley School District?
Central Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Central Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,654 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Can Public Schools Charge for Required Graduation Courses?
Can Public Schools Charge for Required Graduation Courses?
Can a public school charge for a course your child needs to graduate? Learn how state rules, course alternatives, summer programs, and fee waivers affect the answer, plus what parents should request before paying, accepting a substitute, or challenging a charge that threatens graduation plans.
Save Your Child's Work Before a School Account Closes
Save Your Child's Work Before a School Account Closes
School accounts may close after graduation or a transfer, leaving important projects inaccessible. Learn what families should save, which deadlines to confirm, how to check exported files, and why shared links alone may not preserve your child's work for future applications, learning, or personal memories.
School Commute Time: When Distance Affects School Fit
School Commute Time: When Distance Affects School Fit
Is your child's school commute becoming too demanding? Learn how to weigh educational benefits against daily strain, recognize warning signs, explore practical adjustments, and decide when a closer school fits.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,214 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links