Central Valley High School

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Central Valley High School ranks 124 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Valley High School is a public high school located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 709 students. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 235 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Valley High School consistently performs well on Keystone Exams, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average across Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 75.2% proficiency rate in Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 93.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has remained low, ranging from 0.6% to 1.6% during the same period. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Beaver Area Senior High School, Central Valley High School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement and student outcomes.

While Central Valley High School performs well overall, there are some disparities in performance among student subgroups. For instance, the school ranked 387 out of 513 Pennsylvania high schools for disabled students in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating, indicating a need for further support and resources for this population. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.53% to 27.25% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Overall, Central Valley High School is a strong-performing school that consistently demonstrates academic excellence and positive student outcomes, making it a desirable educational option for families in the Monaca area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061-2571

(724) 775-4300

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,656

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

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

African American:

6.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Valley High School ranks better than 81.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), African American (6.9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Valley High School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Central Valley High School employs 46.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Valley High School is $16,656.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley High School 124^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 235^th of 610 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
2011	58.94	332^nd	660	49.7%
2012	60.33	318^th	664	52.1%
2013	66.81	190^th	591	67.9%
2014	60.56	258^th	580	55.5%
2015	59.98	347^th	680	49.0%
2016	62.59	329^th	677	51.4%
2017	77.50	142^nd	663	78.6%
2018	72.36	215^th	673	68.1%
2019	82.24	97^th	693	86.0%
2021	81.07	73^rd	537	86.4%
2022	74.66	168^th	634	73.5%
2023	89.83	40^th	674	94.1%
2024	78.56	124^th	686	81.9%

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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	18^th	652	97.2%
2024	67.23	194^th	664	70.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.95	210^th	665	68.4%

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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	115^th	502	77.1%
2024	25.94	387^th	513	24.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.41	91^st	662	86.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Central Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.62	69^th	284	75.7%

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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	55^th	577	90.5%
2024	76.03	123^rd	595	79.3%

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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.

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	Total
2010	584	31	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	622
2011	751	36	5	4	1	0	12	809
2012	687	35	4	6	1	0	21	754
2013	688	28	3	6	0	0	20	745
2014	676	35	3	8	0	0	22	744
2015	667	32	3	9	0	0	28	739
2016	625	33	2	11	0	0	20	691
2017	616	36	1	8	0	0	18	679
2018	610	38	0	8	0	1	14	671
2019	606	45	1	8	0	2	18	680
2020	633	46	3	9	0	3	24	718
2021	623	46	1	15	0	5	22	712
2022	636	56	5	25	0	7	21	750
2023	616	49	7	16	0	1	20	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 97^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 40^th 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)	83.3	62.1	21.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Valley High School)	77.8	70	7.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Valley High School)	86.9	85.6	1.3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	680	709	4.3%
African American	45	49	8.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	7	600%
Hispanic	8	16	100%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	606	616	1.7%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.1%	22%	5.1%

Schools Near Central Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	160 Baker Road Ext	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-4300	709	46	15.2	22.0%	616 (86.9%)	49 (6.9%)	16 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	78.6	124^th of 686 public high schools	81.9%		89.8	40^th of 674 public high schools	94.1%	84	56.5	63.2	75.2											$16,656	$780	$15,876
Beaver County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	145 Poplar Avenue	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Beaver County Career & Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 728-5800	9	22	.4		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	644	40	16.0	25.8%	596 (92.5%)	13 (2.0%)	13 (2.0%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	80.3	112^th of 686 public high schools	83.7%		83.7	88^th of 674 public high schools	86.9%	24	51.5	63.2	84.4											$17,370	$347	$17,022
Freedom Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1190 Bulldog Dr	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7400	402	32	12.6	48.3%	366 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	51.3	379^th of 686 public high schools	44.8%		48.7	391^st of 674 public high schools	42.0%	12	37.8	42.1	68.0											$14,081	$533	$13,548
Rochester High School	Public	9-12	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7500	225	17	13.0	83.1%	148 (65.8%)	53 (23.6%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)	50.2	388^th of 686 public high schools	43.4%		32.1	497^th of 674 public high schools	26.3%	109	41.4	43.1	62.0											$25,727	$2,078	$23,649
Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Harding Avenue	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	474	35	13.3	87.6%	61 (12.9%)	343 (72.4%)	29 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	4.9	641^st of 686 public high schools	6.6%		4	654^th of 674 public high schools	3.0%	13	4.3	4.3	33.3		6.5	3.0	4.6	13.6	13.6		14.3	14.5	14.4	$24,491	$1,233	$23,257
New Brighton Area High School	Public	9-12	3202 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 846-1050	383	35	11.0	80.9%	292 (76.2%)	25 (6.5%)	17 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.3%)	45.4	426^th of 686 public high schools	37.9%		58.7	307^th of 674 public high schools	54.5%	119	41.8	44.0	53.8											$20,398	$1,254	$19,144
Hopewell Senior High School	Public	9-12	1215 Longvue Ave	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 378-8565	590	45	13.2	30.2%	532 (90.2%)	18 (3.1%)	13 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.7%)	55.6	337^th of 686 public high schools	50.9%		74.6	154^th of 674 public high schools	77.2%	183	50.0	41.7	64.3											$20,200	$428	$19,772
Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	216 Engle Rd	Industry	15052	Beaver County	Western Beaver County School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 643-8500	339	32	10.5	44.0%	312 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	59.2	304^th of 686 public high schools	55.7%		50.9	376^th of 674 public high schools	44.2%	72	55.5	52.8	55.2	52.1	56.9	31.6	47.7	52.6	52.6	73.0	68.2	63.2	68.5	$18,334	$389	$17,945
Ambridge Area High School	Public	9-12	909 Duss Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	733	38	19.3	92.2%	531 (72.4%)	131 (17.9%)	26 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.5%)	25.6	532^nd of 686 public high schools	22.4%		38.5	462^nd of 674 public high schools	31.5%	70	18.4	29.5	55.2											$14,736	$1,935	$12,801

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley High School

How many students attend Central Valley High School?

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

What schools feed into Central Valley High School?

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

Is Central Valley High School a good school?

Central Valley High School ranks 124^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Valley High School?

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

What district is Central Valley High School in?

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