Very Good
#792 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Valley View HS
High School · Valley View Sd · Archbald, PA
A Valley View Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Columbus Dr, Archbald, PA 18403
- Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley View HS score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 26 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
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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Where Valley View 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Archbald), 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
$76,401
Median home value
$212,900
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Valley Secondary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 4.2 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Lakeland JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 640 | 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.
Valley View Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View HS is listed in Valley View SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View HS
Valley View HS is a public high school in Archbald, PA, part of Valley View Sd, serving approximately 735 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View HS
What grades does Valley View HS serve?
Valley View HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley View HS?
Valley View HS has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View HS is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View HS rank in PA?
Valley View HS ranks #792 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley View HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View 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 Valley View HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View HS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley View HS a charter school?
No, Valley View HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View HS a Title I school?
No, Valley View HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View HS?
38.4% of students at Valley View 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
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (570) 876-4110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18403)
- 6,580
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 18403; 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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