Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Delaware Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware Valley High School's student population of 1,418 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delaware Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Valley High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Valley High School's ranking?
Delaware Valley High School is ranked #261 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Delaware Valley High School often compared to?
Delaware Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Stroudsburg Shs North, Wallenpaupack Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Delaware Valley High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Delaware Valley High School?
1,418 students attend Delaware Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Delaware Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Valley High School?
Delaware Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delaware Valley High School offer ?
Delaware Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Valley High School part of?
Delaware Valley High School is part of Delaware Valley School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
I'm impressed by the wide range of academic choices at DV. I have high regard for teachers/staff who devote time & energy to achieve success on a daily basis.
I'm in awe of the the high level of talent we have at DVHS. Musical performances, sporting events and art displays are top notch.
I meet with a wide range of students in grades 9-12. I enjoy hearing about their successes individually and in group. I have an open door policy with teens who need to talk about school, home & family issues.
It's hard to evaluate aspects of the facility. The staff members (secretaries, janitors, etc)are very supportive.
As a achool social worker, I encourage communication with parents/teens to keep me posted about family issues or conflict in school.
5 9/29/2009
From my personal experience, Delaware Valley School District is great. It not only offers a wide variety of academics but it also has many extracurricular activities available. All students have to do is be willing to put themselves out there, work hard and take advantage to what is offered.
I believe some parents need to get more involved. I know it is hard in this day and age, with both parents having to hold down jobs, but there is nothing more important than our children, they represent our future.
2 5/1/2007
This schools academics are okay. They offer a wide variety of different classes for grades 9-12. This school has a band, chorus, orchestra, and symphony. Every month there is a student if the month and sports awards. There are many after school activities, most of them sports. The hallways, classrooms, gym, cafeteria, and sports fields for the most part is clean. But the bathrooms are completely filthy. There is no soap, the floor has urine all over it, only 1 sink that sometimes works, and toilets don't even flush. There isn't that much parent involvement in the school unless you are part of the PTA. The PTA though, is usually only for the parents of the popular students. For the most part the administration is okay, excluding the vice principals of the 9/10 and 11/12. These vice principals are very rude and mean, even to the parents. The level of discipline in this school is divided, if you are popular or on a sport u barley ever get in trouble, but if u not in a sport or not popular, expect the worst. For example, they are detention happy; they will give u detention for very silly things like being late 3 times.
Overall if you want to go to a school that is corrupt and all about sports, then this is the school for you.
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