Ligonier Valley High School

Ligonier Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
40 Springer Rd,  Ligonier, PA
Ligonier Valley School District
3.4
1.5
455 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Tim Kantor
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
83.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
95.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Penn State 87 Students
University of Pittsburgh 82 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 72 Students
Duquesne University 53 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 52 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 42 Students
Saint Vincent College - Pennsylvania 39 Students
Seton Hill University 38 Students
Slippery Rock University 32 Students
Westmoreland County Community College 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 134 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/21/2022
I like that my school has a small number of students so there is a good student to teacher ratio. The less the students the more teachers get involved and make a bigger impact on students. My school also has mental health days to help us with our stress over the last two years of covid. I would like my school to change progressions because when everyone is on a different assignment its hard on the teachers to thoroughly teach us.
2.0 Alum
7/9/2020
Some teachers were amazing, but the rest were clearly just there to make money for retirement. They don't take reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault seriously. The dress code is heavily biased against the girls.
3.0 Alum
5/14/2020
The school has a poor special education program in which the students are not included as they should be.
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GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/30/2013
I have children in all three Ligonier valley schools. My husband and I have both worked in partnership with school districts as mental health professionals and have experience with school districts in RI, MA, CT, WV and PA. While all school districts have their problems I can say with confidence tha...
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2.0 parent
7/17/2010
extremely poor school/teacher - parent communication, teachers do not respond to parent concerns, principal is 'my way or the highway' person who does not welcome parent input
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Ligonier Valley High School

Ligonier Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ligonier, PA, in the Ligonier neighborhood, and is served by the Ligonier Valley School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Ligonier Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $352,334. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ligonier Valley Middle School, R.K. Mellon Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ligonier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ligonier Valley High School.

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