Valley View High School

Valley View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Columbus Dr,  Archbald, PA
Valley View School District
3.3
2.6
735 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
83.2%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Scranton 147 Students
Penn State 118 Students
Marywood University 113 Students
Wilkes University 79 Students
Temple University 76 Students
University of Pittsburgh 63 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 52 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 48 Students
Misericordia University 48 Students
Penn State Scranton 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Biology 43 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 19 Students
Early Childhood Education 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 111 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/25/2024
Valley view is overall a great school and I am honored to be apart of the great students attending it. The teachers and staff are all great to talk to and connect with. Sports,music and the arts are evenly distributed and play a big part in the students life.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2024
Since moving to the Valley View School District I have made many friends and had great experiences and connections with my teachers. One thing I would like to see changed is the set up of the courses. They are set up in two semesters and I would have personally liked to have some of my courses like Anatomy year around.
4.0 Freshman
5/24/2023
In Valley View when you find your crowd, it can be very fun. Most teachers here try their best to do their job and treat everyone with respect. It is not the best place but, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
5.0 student
4/29/2025
god i love valley view its amazing here
2.0 parent
3/22/2018
Valley View does not provide the academic quality education to prepare for college. My four children made so many good friends at this school but none were prepared to even complete Community College course work. The teachers low salary may be the reason for their lack of interest & motivation for t...
5.0 student
3/26/2015
It's am best school around awesome education and the best sports and coaches in the area
1.0 parent
1/30/2014
This school hasn't changed since the 70's. It is a very political school. I personally seen teachers who have previous teaching experience and had to fight tooth and nail to get a teaching job at this school, than there are some who are very young with no prior experience who get a position within t...

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Valley View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Archbald, PA, in the Archbald neighborhood, and is served by the Valley View School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 735 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Valley View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $275,675. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley View Middle School, Lasalle Academy, Valley View Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Archbald has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley View High School.

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