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#559 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 20% in state

Schuylkill Valley HS

High School · Schuylkill Valley Sd · Leesport, PA

A Schuylkill Valley Sd high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

929 Lakeshore Dr, Leesport, PA 19533

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2019)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$17,826
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Schuylkill Valley HS score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
2021*
Math
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Schuylkill 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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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

$94,038

Median home value

$263,300

Median rent

$1,027/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

89.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Muhlenberg HSEnrollment path unverified5.910–123.6 mi1,169Compare →
Berks Career and Technology Center-west CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.8 mi13Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Schuylkill Valley Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Schuylkill Valley HS

Schuylkill Valley HS is a public high school in Leesport, PA, part of Schuylkill Valley Sd, serving approximately 687 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schuylkill Valley HS

What grades does Schuylkill Valley HS serve?

Schuylkill Valley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Schuylkill Valley HS?

Schuylkill Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Schuylkill Valley HS is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schuylkill Valley HS rank in PA?

Schuylkill Valley HS ranks #559 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Schuylkill Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Schuylkill Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Schuylkill Valley HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuylkill Valley HS has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Schuylkill Valley HS a charter school?

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

Is Schuylkill Valley HS a Title I school?

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

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

37.6% of students at Schuylkill 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 19533)
8,823
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
47.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 19533; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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