Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
4545 Penns Valley Rd,  Spring Mills, PA
Penns Valley Area School District
3.7
5.0
649 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
23
English
31
Reading
29
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
68.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
13.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
34.4%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
95.6%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<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 134 Students
Commonwealth University - Lock Haven 59 Students
University of Pittsburgh 34 Students
Pennsylvania College of Technology 33 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 29 Students
Slippery Rock University 29 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 27 Students
Penn State Altoona 24 Students
Juniata College 20 Students
Temple University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 28 Students
Business 19 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Education 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Physician Assistant 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 117 Reviews
2.0 Junior
2/23/2023
Overall, the teachers themselves were amazing for the most part. Admin has never been great, and as with every high school there are some terrible students. However, if you are not white you are going to have a problem here at some point, guaranteed. Admin tries to help but they have no idea.
4.0 Senior
2/19/2023
I like the ease of finding classes. There are few classes thst are very large so it is relatively easy to get help for things.
4.0 Alum
2/24/2022
I enjoyed my time while attending Penns Valley High School. Teachers were mostly good and location is pretty. Sports programs are intense and fun to participate in as well as the music program.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
11/29/2014
I graduated from PV in '72. I no longer live in the valley but visit whenever time allows. This school provided me with strong roots a base on which all "peoples" were to be viewed with respect. Several teachers who have since retired or passed away, helped to mold me into the person I am today and...
5.0 parent
4/4/2009

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Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Spring Mills, PA and is served by the Penns Valley Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 649 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $374,769. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meadows School, Centre County Christian Academy, Mifflin County Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Spring Mills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School.

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