Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is one of two schools that are in the same building, which make up the Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District. The campus is located two miles south of Confluence on State Route 523 in the Lower Turkeyfoot Township community of Harnedsville.
Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, 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
#2316 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
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 Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2316 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
114 students attend Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District.
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