Very Good
#807 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Conestoga Valley Shs
High School · Conestoga Valley Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Conestoga Valley Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2110 Horseshoe Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Math 59% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Conestoga Valley Shs score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Conestoga Valley Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,433
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,477/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| La Academia Partnership CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Conestoga Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conestoga Valley Shs is listed in Conestoga Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conestoga Valley Shs
Conestoga Valley Shs is a public high school in Lancaster, PA, part of Conestoga Valley Sd, serving approximately 1,296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conestoga Valley Shs
What grades does Conestoga Valley Shs serve?
Conestoga Valley Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Conestoga Valley Shs?
Conestoga Valley Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Valley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Valley Shs is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conestoga Valley Shs rank in PA?
Conestoga Valley Shs ranks #807 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Conestoga Valley Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Conestoga Valley Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Conestoga Valley Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conestoga Valley Shs has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Conestoga Valley Shs a charter school?
No, Conestoga Valley Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conestoga Valley Shs a Title I school?
No, Conestoga Valley Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conestoga Valley Shs?
46.9% of students at Conestoga Valley Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (717) 397-5231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17601)
- 56,348
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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