Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 1,343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,343 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley High School is 0.47, 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
#1105 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #1105 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg High School, Pocono Mountain East High School, East Stroudsburg Shs South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,343 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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