Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School

805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades 7-12, Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1975 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
38%
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30-34%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
57%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
38%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1975 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
469 students attend Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Shenandoah Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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