Valley View High School

Valley View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Columbus Dr,  Archbald, PA
Archbald Neighborhood
Valley View School District
3.3
2.2
792 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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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%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Scranton 138 Students
Penn State 113 Students
Marywood University 108 Students
Temple University 80 Students
Wilkes University 77 Students
University of Pittsburgh 63 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 51 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 50 Students
Misericordia University 49 Students
Penn State Scranton 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Biology 43 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 20 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students
Early Childhood Education 18 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 109 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/7/2024
It's a pretty good school, came into this district freshman year and it was a wonderful experience. I do recommend this school.
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 Sophomore
11/20/2023
For me this high school has been very helpful. Not just academically but very supportive of my mental health. The teachers pay close attention to all students and notice when they are having a bad day or a bad week. They take time out of their busy day to talk with a student one on one and figure out what is bothering them. The school also have great guidance counselors who care about the students well being and give them recommendations on how to get better or cope with tough things in their lives.
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2.2 6 Reviews
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...
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5.0 student
3/26/2015
It's am best school around awesome education and the best sports and coaches in the area
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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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1.0 parent
10/15/2013
This school not only breeds poor sportsmanship, they encourage it. The staff and administration are politically driven, and they ignore the rules for the right people. A subpar education with poor attitudes and morals.
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