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Allegheny Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 886 students in Allegheny Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Allegheny Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
886 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Allegheny Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
34 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
787 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
61
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,468 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,553 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,468
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,553
$23,119
Best Allegheny Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Acmetonia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pearl Street
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 274-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District is ranked #416 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny Valley School District?
89% of Allegheny Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegheny Valley School District?
Allegheny Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Allegheny Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,553 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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