Valley View High School

Valley View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Columbus Dr,  Archbald, PA
Valley View School District
3.4
2.6
747 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
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 164 Students
Penn State 128 Students
Marywood University 128 Students
Wilkes University 80 Students
University of Pittsburgh 76 Students
Temple University 73 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 58 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 58 Students
Misericordia University 57 Students
Penn State Scranton 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Biology 42 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 22 Students
Early Childhood Education 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 109 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/28/2026
I have been at valley view for all of my life and I can say that the entire atmosphere of the school is amazing! all teachers, higher-ups, and advisors all care for your life after highschool!
5.0 Senior
11/4/2025
I love our close nite community. The community is involved in all events supporting the student athletes band and arts students. It is truly something special to be apart of the Cougar community!
4.0 Alum
10/1/2024
The resources at Valley View prepared me to succeed in college. The academics were challenging and the teachers were supportive.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 747 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% 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 3.64, 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 $290,587. 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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