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Redbank Valley HS

High School · Redbank Valley Sd · New Bethlehem, PA

A Redbank Valley Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

910 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

  • Math 29% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$18,648
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Redbank Valley HS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Redbank Valley HS 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,727

Median home value

$119,700

Median rent

$707/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Bethlehem Wesleyan Methodist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–124.4 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Redbank Valley Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Redbank Valley HS is listed in Redbank Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Redbank Valley HS

Redbank Valley HS is a public high school in New Bethlehem, PA, part of Redbank Valley Sd, serving approximately 549 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Redbank Valley HS

What grades does Redbank Valley HS serve?

Redbank Valley HS serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Redbank Valley HS?

Redbank Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Redbank Valley HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Redbank Valley HS is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Redbank Valley HS rank in PA?

Redbank Valley HS ranks #1,936 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Redbank Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Redbank Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Redbank Valley HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Redbank Valley HS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Redbank Valley HS a charter school?

No, Redbank Valley HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Redbank Valley HS a Title I school?

No, Redbank Valley HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redbank Valley HS?

100.0% of students at Redbank Valley HS 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clarion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16242)
4,328
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
44
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 16242; 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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