Sun Valley High School serves 1,051 students in grades 9-12.
Sun Valley High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sun Valley High School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sun Valley High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sun Valley High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
9%
15%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley High School's ranking?
Sun Valley High School is ranked #723 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sun Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sun Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sun Valley High School?
1,051 students attend Sun Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sun Valley High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley High School?
Sun Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sun Valley High School offer ?
Sun Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sun Valley High School part of?
Sun Valley High School is part of Penn-Delco School District.
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