Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sugar Valley Rural Charter 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Phoenix. Watch us soar!
School Rankings
Sugar Valley Rural Charter 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 Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is 0.06, 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
#2286 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Valley Rural Charter School's ranking?
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is ranked #2286 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sugar Valley Rural Charter School often compared to?
Sugar Valley Rural Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bucktail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School?
The graduation rate of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sugar Valley Rural Charter School?
472 students attend Sugar Valley Rural Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School?
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Valley Rural Charter School offer ?
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Valley Rural Charter School part of?
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is part of Sugar Valley Rural Charter School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Small classrooms with a large number of students. Most of the teachers seem to care. The administration is awful! Classes go at a slow pace which is not good for the students that excel.
5 10/10/2025
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School is a great school with very caring teachers who are always willing to help. There are upper level classes and students who do advanced placement as well a program for special needs students. The community involvement and family feel around campus is amazing.
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