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Shenandoah Valley Jshs
High School · Shenandoah Valley Sd · Shenandoah, PA
A Shenandoah Valley Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
805 West Centre Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976
- Math 14% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shenandoah Valley Jshs score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shenandoah Valley Jshs 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shenandoah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,684
Median home value
$47,800
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-north CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shenandoah Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shenandoah Valley Jshs is listed in Shenandoah Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shenandoah Valley Jshs
Shenandoah Valley Jshs is a public high school in Shenandoah, PA, part of Shenandoah Valley Sd, serving approximately 539 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,685 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shenandoah Valley Jshs
What grades does Shenandoah Valley Jshs serve?
Shenandoah Valley Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Jshs?
Shenandoah Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Jshs is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shenandoah Valley Jshs rank in PA?
Shenandoah Valley Jshs ranks #2,685 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shenandoah Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Shenandoah Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Shenandoah Valley Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shenandoah Valley Jshs has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shenandoah Valley Jshs a charter school?
No, Shenandoah Valley Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shenandoah Valley Jshs a Title I school?
No, Shenandoah Valley Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shenandoah Valley Jshs?
99.4% of students at Shenandoah Valley Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (570) 462-1957
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17976)
- 5,988
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 17976; 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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