Great Valley High School

Great Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
225 Phoenixville Pike,  Malvern, PA
Great Valley School District
3.9
4.0
1,432 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
84.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
57.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.4%
Hispanic
13%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best College Prep Public HS in Pennsylvania
#13 Best Public HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

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 Pittsburgh 337 Students
Penn State 328 Students
Temple University 256 Students
Drexel University 188 Students
University of Pennsylvania 172 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 169 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 142 Students
New York University 124 Students
Boston University 114 Students
University of Delaware 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 203 Students
Biology 133 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Finance 73 Students
Marketing 60 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Engineering 51 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 157 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/20/2025
it is a great school and the teachers are very nice and kind. They could improve on the school lunches and college readyness.
4.0 Alum
7/24/2024
Great school, lots of resources and got me ready for college. However, in light of recent events, the administration has really showed its true character, inaction, and they have a history of covering up things.
3.0 Senior
3/11/2024
My past four years at Great Valley High School I feel as though I am ready to further my education. Teachers lecture, but they also give hands on experiences and materials to all students. All students here here given equal opportunity to trips, projects, and learning. It is easy to be involved with the school and there are hundreds of clubs to join. I feel as though Great Valley is a top tier high school for students, and the education is great.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/19/2025
My son is currently a junior at GVHS, and throughout his almost 3 full years to date in the school, he's had a wonderful experience. There are so many opportunities to be engaged, and we've been so impressed in two areas - the World Languages department, and the Engineering curriculum. Our student i...
5.0 parent
9/11/2023
Hello Parents Does anyone got the annual function photographs/ videography links ? Or hard copies As we left the school and still following up with school for the sameSo asking you guys if you got something from school
5.0 parent
6/23/2019
Great Valley School District and its culture is amazing
5.0 parent
2/22/2018
I and my two children graduated there. Nothing is ever done about a bullying situation since 1966. Great education though, immediate electronic feedback you can log into regarding grades, tests, homework, etc.

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Great Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Malvern, PA, in the East Whiteland neighborhood, and is served by the Great Valley School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,432 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Great Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $603,005. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Church Farm School, Fusion Academy Malvern, Villa Maria Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Malvern has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Valley High School.

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