Highlands SHS vs Valley JSHS
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.
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights, PA
6.0/10
High School9th – 12th
701 students
Valley JSHS
New Kensington, PA
3.3/10
High School7th – 12th
885 students
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| Metric | Highlands SHS | Valley JSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 3.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 2.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 2.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #1,610 of 2,848 | #2,789 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 2th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands SHS | Valley JSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highlands SHS | Valley JSHS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 701 | 885 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 101.4% | 100.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80–84% | 75–79% |
| District | Highlands SD | New Kensington-Arnold SD |
| City | Natrona Heights | New Kensington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Natrona Heights (15065) | New Kensington (15068) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,838 | $62,997 |
| Median Home Value | $147,200 | $166,000 |
| Median Rent | $770 | $749 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.6% | 26.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 27 min |