Penns Valley Area High School is a small, rural, public school located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. In 2015, enrollment was 672 pupils in 7th through 12th grades. The school employed 50 teachers in 2015.
Serving 632 students in grades 7-12, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 632 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #616 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, Bellefonte Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
632 students attend Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Penns Valley Area School District.
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