Valley JSHS vs Highlands SHS
Highlands SHS has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 3.3/10. In math proficiency, Highlands SHS leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Valley JSHS
New Kensington, PA
3.3/10
High School7th – 12th
885 students
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights, PA
6.0/10
High School9th – 12th
701 students
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| Metric | Valley JSHS | Highlands SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | — |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| State Rank | #2,789 of 2,848 | #1,610 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 44th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Valley JSHS | Highlands SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Valley JSHS | Highlands SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 885 | 701 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.0:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 101.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 80–84% |
| District | New Kensington-Arnold SD | Highlands SD |
| City | New Kensington | Natrona Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | New Kensington (15068) | Natrona Heights (15065) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,997 | $66,838 |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | $147,200 |
| Median Rent | $749 | $770 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.5% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 9.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 24 min |