Very Good
#776 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Sun Valley HS
High School · Penn-delco Sd · Aston, PA
A Penn-delco Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2881 Pancoast Ave, Aston, PA 19014
- Math 39% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sun Valley HS score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sun 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,440
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Chichester ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| Stem at ShowalterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Delaware County Technical High School - AstonEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Penn-delco Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sun Valley HS is listed in Penn-Delco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Valley HS
Sun Valley HS is a public high school in Aston, PA, part of Penn-delco Sd, serving approximately 1,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley HS
What grades does Sun Valley HS serve?
Sun Valley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sun Valley HS?
Sun Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,056 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley HS is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley HS rank in PA?
Sun Valley HS ranks #776 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sun Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sun Valley HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Valley HS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sun Valley HS a charter school?
No, Sun Valley HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley HS a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Valley HS?
38.4% of students at Sun 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
- 1,056
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (610) 497-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19014)
- 21,242
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 19014; 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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