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Sun Valley High School

2881 Pancoast Ave
Aston, PA 19014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,070 students in grades 9-12, Sun Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sun Valley High School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,070 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sun Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1209 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sun Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sun Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Sun Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sun Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sun Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley High School's ranking?
Sun Valley High School is ranked #1209 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60% 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 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sun Valley High School?
1,070 students attend Sun Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sun Valley High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley High School?
Sun Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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.

School Reviews
2   2/24/2015
The freshman dance theme was a RAVE this year,..need I say any more about the poor judgement of the administration?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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