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#177 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 39% of private schools

Shenandoah Valley Academy

High School · New Market, VA

A private high school in New Market, VA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

234 W LEE HWY, New Market, VA 22844

  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment194
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Shenandoah Valley Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated770/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Market), 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

$63,061

Median home value

$263,300

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic36.1%
White32.0%
Two or More16.5%
Black11.9%
Asian3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain View HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–124.0 mi507Compare →

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 Academy is listed in New Market, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shenandoah Valley Academy

Shenandoah Valley Academy is a private high school in New Market, VA, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shenandoah Valley Academy

What grades does Shenandoah Valley Academy serve?

Shenandoah Valley Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Academy?

Shenandoah Valley Academy has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shenandoah Valley Academy rank in VA?

Shenandoah Valley Academy ranks #177 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Shenandoah Valley Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Shenandoah Valley Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shenandoah Valley Academy a private school?

Yes, Shenandoah Valley Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Shenandoah Valley Academy a religious school?

Shenandoah Valley Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
194
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shenandoah County
Area population (ZIP 22844)
4,674
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
53.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 22844; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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