Pleasant Valley High School is a public high school in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Pleasant Valley School District. As of the 2023-24 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,352 students, according to National Center for Education Statistics data.
Serving 1,276 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Brodheadsville, PA, covering approximately 116.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.3 miles and the furthest edge located 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,276 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education, A Community Commitment.
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley High School is 0.50, 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
#1453 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #1453 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg High School, East Stroudsburg Shs South, Pocono Mountain East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,276 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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