For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,372 students in Ligonier Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Ligonier Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,372 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ligonier Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,297 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
166
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,414 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,294 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,414
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,294
$23,073
Best Ligonier Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ligonier Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Mellon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Education Lane
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Ligonier Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ligonier Valley School District?
Ligonier Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,372 students.
What is the rank of Ligonier Valley School District?
Ligonier Valley School District is ranked #313 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ligonier Valley School District?
95% of Ligonier Valley School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ligonier Valley School District?
Ligonier Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ligonier Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,294 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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