Central Valley High School

Summary:

Central Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Monaca, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 709. The school is part of the Beaver Area School District, which is ranked 154 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Central Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 40th out of 674 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates significantly outpacing the state averages. For example, 62.1% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, 70% in Biology, and 85.6% in Literature, compared to the state averages. Central Valley High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.7% to 93.7% over the past five years, well above the state average. Notably, the school's low-income and disabled student subgroups also perform remarkably well, ranking 18th and 115th, respectively, out of all Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Beaver Falls Area Senior High School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School, Central Valley High School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, including Keystone Exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. Additionally, the school's racial composition is notably different, with a higher percentage of White students (86.88% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools. Central Valley High School also spends more per student ($16,656 in 2021-2022) than the state average and several nearby schools, suggesting a higher level of investment in educational resources.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 160 Baker Road Ext
       Monaca, PA  15061-2571


(724) 775-4300

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,656 Help


Feeder schools for Central Valley High School:

Elementary:    Center Grange Primary School
    Todd Lane Elementary School
Middle:    Central Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
African American:
6.9%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Valley High School ranks better than 94.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central Valley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), African American (6.9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Valley High School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Central Valley High School employs 46.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Valley High School is $16,656.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley High School 40th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 154th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 58.94 332nd 660 49.7%
2012 60.33 318th 664 52.1%
2013 66.81 190th 591 67.9%
2014 60.56 258th 580 55.5%
2015 59.98 347th 680 49.0%
2016 62.59 329th 677 51.4%
2017 77.50 142nd 663 78.6%
2018 72.36 215th 673 68.1%
2019 82.24 97th 693 86.0%
2021 81.07 73rd 537 86.4%
2022 74.66 168th 634 73.5%
2023 89.83 40th 674 94.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.57 18th 652 97.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.04 115th 502 77.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.07 55th 577 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 584 31 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2011 751 36 5 4 1 0 12 0 809
2012 687 35 4 6 1 0 21 0 754
2013 688 28 3 6 0 0 20 0 745
2014 676 35 3 8 0 0 22 0 744
2015 667 32 3 9 0 0 28 0 739
2016 625 33 2 11 0 0 20 0 691
2017 616 36 1 8 0 0 18 0 679
2018 610 38 0 8 0 1 14 0 671
2019 606 45 1 8 0 2 18 0 680
2020 633 46 3 9 0 3 24 0 718
2021 623 46 1 15 0 5 22 0 712
2022 636 56 5 25 0 7 21 0 750
2023 616 49 7 16 0 1 20 0 709

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 622 33.5 18.5 14.1
2011 809 48.5 16.6 20.5
2012 754 48.7 15.4 22.1
2013 745 49.2 15.1 25.5
2014 744 49.0 15.1 32.8
2015 739 25.0 29.5 35.2
2016 691 25.0 27.6 34.3
2017 679 47.5 14.2 26.2
2018 671 47.4 14.1 25.6
2019 680 47.4 14.3 27.1
2020 718 47.4 15.1 25.3
2021 712 45.9 15.4 27.2
2022 750 45.6 16.4 20.5
2023 709 46.3 15.2 22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 622 33.5 18.5 14.1
2011 809 48.5 16.6 20.5
2012 754 48.7 15.4 22.1
2013 745 49.2 15.1 25.5
2014 744 49.0 15.1 32.8
2015 739 25.0 29.5 35.2
2016 691 25.0 27.6 34.3
2017 679 47.5 14.2 26.2
2018 671 47.4 14.1 25.6
2019 680 47.4 14.3 27.1
2020 718 47.4 15.1 25.3
2021 712 45.9 15.4 27.2
2022 750 45.6 16.4 20.5
2023 709 46.3 15.2 22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $272 (1.7%) $15,416 (98.3%) $15,688
2020 $236 (1.6%) $14,987 (98.4%) $15,223
2021 $439 (2.7%) $16,043 (97.3%) $16,482
2022 $780 (4.7%) $15,876 (95.3%) $16,656

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 693 High schoolsRanks 40th of 674 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Valley High School)83.362.1
 21.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Valley High School)77.870
 7.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Valley High School)86.985.6
 1.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680709
 4.3%
African American4549
 8.9%
American Indian00
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White606616
 1.7%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%22%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley High School

Yes. Central Valley High School ranks in the top 5.9% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Central Valley High School are 87% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Central Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Center Grange Primary School
Elementary : Todd Lane Elementary School
Middle : Central Valley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Central Valley High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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