Quaker Valley High School

625 Beaver St
Leetsdale, PA 15056
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10/
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Top 10%
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Quaker Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Quaker Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Quaker Valley High School's student population of 550 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Year Founded
1956

School Rankings

Quaker Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quaker Valley High School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#162 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data

60-64%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

90-94%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data

<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
5%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data

Black
4%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
82%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.32

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

90-94%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
11.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quaker Valley High School's ranking?
Quaker Valley High School is ranked #162 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Quaker Valley High School often compared to?
Quaker Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avonworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quaker Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Quaker Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Quaker Valley High School?
550 students attend Quaker Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Quaker Valley High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quaker Valley High School?
Quaker Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quaker Valley High School offer ?
Quaker Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quaker Valley High School part of?
Quaker Valley High School is part of Quaker Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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