Serving 761 students in grades 9-12, Valley View 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Valley View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Valley View High School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Valley View 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 Valley View High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Valley View High School is ranked #234 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Valley View High School often compared to?
Valley View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley View High School?
The graduation rate of Valley View High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley View High School?
761 students attend Valley View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Valley View High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View High School?
Valley View High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley View High School offer ?
Valley View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View High School part of?
Valley View High School is part of Valley View School District.
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