Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, Pequea Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pequea Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pequea Valley High School's student population of 443 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pequea Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pequea Valley High School is 0.36, 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
#445 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pequea Valley High School's ranking?
Pequea Valley High School is ranked #445 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pequea Valley High School often compared to?
Pequea Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Manor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pequea Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pequea Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pequea Valley High School?
443 students attend Pequea Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pequea Valley High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pequea Valley High School?
Pequea Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pequea Valley High School offer ?
Pequea Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pequea Valley High School part of?
Pequea Valley High School is part of Pequea Valley School District.
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