Serving 381 students in grades 7-12, Moshannon Valley 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 381 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moshannon Valley 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 Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1423 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1423 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
381 students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Moshannon Valley School District.
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