Top Rankings
Seneca Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,381 students in Seneca Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Seneca Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
7,381 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
541 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Seneca Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
280 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
164 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
6,366 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
335 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
524
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
600
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
570
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
569
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
579
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
570
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
539
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
539
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
584
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
598
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
560
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
562
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
587
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,733 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$160 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,735
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,733
$23,073
Best Seneca Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1518
Grades: K-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Grades: 9-12
| 2,307 students
Rank: #33.
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Pittsburgh St
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-8280
Grades: K-4
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
Haine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1516 Haine School Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1325
Grades: 5-6
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Haine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1516 Haine School Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 776-1581
Grades: K-4
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Ehrman Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2070 Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-3680
Grades: K-4
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Ehrman Crest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2070a Ehrman Rd
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-8800
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 538-8800
Grades: 5-6
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Grades: 7-8
| 1,123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seneca Valley School District?
Seneca Valley School District manages 8 public schools serving 7,381 students.
What is the rank of Seneca Valley School District?
Seneca Valley School District is ranked #87 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca Valley School District?
86% of Seneca Valley School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca Valley School District?
Seneca Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,733 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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