Valley JSHS vs Plum SHS
Plum SHS has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 3.3/10. In math proficiency, Plum SHS leads at 74.0%.
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
Plum SHS
Plum, PA
7.0/10
High School9th – 12th
1,249 students
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| Metric | Valley JSHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 2.9 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 31.1% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| State Rank | #2,789 of 2,848 | #979 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Valley JSHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 74.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Valley JSHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 885 | 1,249 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 31.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | 97.0% |
| District | New Kensington-Arnold SD | Plum Borough SD |
| City | New Kensington | Plum |
Neighborhood
| Metric | New Kensington (15068) | Plum (15239) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,997 | $101,782 |
| Median Home Value | $166,000 | $214,700 |
| Median Rent | $749 | $1,182 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.5% | 43.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 2.8% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 32 min |