Serving 771 students in grades 7-12, Panther 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 771 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Panther 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 Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.43, 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
#2261 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2261 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Thorpe Area High School, Lehighton Area High School, L B Morris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
771 students attend Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Panther Valley School District.
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