Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School ranks 202 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School is a public high school serving 209 students in grades 9-12 in Berlin, Pennsylvania, part of the North Star School District, which is ranked 180 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking as high as 39th out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021. The school's students excel on Keystone Exams, with 66.7% proficient or better in Biology and 69.6% proficient or better in Literature, outperforming state averages. Additionally, the school boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 97.6% over the past five years, well above the state average. Compared to nearby schools like North Star High School and Shade Junior/Senior High School, Berlin Brothersvalley consistently outperforms on academic measures.

Another unique aspect of Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School is its student population. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.61%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 91.64% to 96.58% white students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.71%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status compared to the neighboring Shade-Central City School District and Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, which range from 21.25% to 69.71%. Despite this, Berlin Brothersvalley's low-socioeconomic status students rank 170th out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools, demonstrating the school's ability to provide an excellent education to all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530-1426

(814) 267-4622

District: Berlin Brothersvalley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,767

Feeder schools for Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School:

Elementary:	Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School
Middle:	Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School ranks better than 70% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.22. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 (97.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School is $21,767.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School 202^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Berlin Brothersvalley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley School District 180^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	51.49	345^th	583	40.8%
2004	40.38	418^th	590	29.2%
2005	66.75	206^th	593	65.3%
2006	78.33	95^th	604	84.3%
2007	77.46	106^th	615	82.8%
2008	50.61	372^nd	621	40.1%
2009	48.35	402^nd	632	36.4%
2010	68.34	203^rd	649	68.7%
2011	66.54	247^th	660	62.6%
2012	69.33	220^th	664	66.9%
2013	51.05	350^th	591	40.8%
2014	23.87	494^th	580	14.8%
2015	52.62	411^th	680	39.6%
2016	73.31	190^th	677	71.9%
2017	71.29	227^th	663	65.8%
2018	55.74	394^th	673	41.5%
2019	77.30	155^th	693	77.6%
2021	86.60	39^th	537	92.7%
2022	77.95	130^th	634	79.5%
2023	70.22	202^nd	674	70.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.26	170^th	652	73.9%

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Rank History for White students at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.60	253^rd	577	56.2%

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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 Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	547	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-32	515
1989	531	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1990	551	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
1991	543	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
1992	536	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
1993	551	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	557
1994	570	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1995	545	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1996	545	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1997	553	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
1998	544	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
1999	546	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
2000	487	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	326	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	287	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2003	287	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2004	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2005	302	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	306
2006	294	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
2007	294	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	302
2008	279	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	286
2009	266	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2010	277	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	282
2011	282	0	3	3	0	0	0	288
2012	298	1	1	4	1	0	0	305
2013	300	0	1	4	1	1	0	307
2014	283	1	3	5	1	1	0	294
2015	274	2	4	3	1	2	0	286
2016	245	1	5	4	1	2	0	258
2017	218	1	4	4	0	6	0	233
2018	230	1	2	2	1	5	0	241
2019	225	0	1	1	1	4	0	232
2020	208	0	0	0	1	4	0	213
2021	214	0	0	0	1	2	0	217
2022	202	0	0	0	0	5	0	207
2023	204	0	0	0	0	5	0	209

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	515	32.0	16.0	n/a
1989	532	34.4	15.4	n/a
1990	551	34.0	16.2	0
1991	545	35.0	15.5	n/a
1992	538	35.1	15.3	n/a
1993	557	33.0	16.9	n/a
1994	573	34.0	16.9	n/a
1995	547	34.0	16.1	n/a
1996	547	34.0	16.1	n/a
1997	554	34.0	16.3	n/a
1998	546	35.0	15.6	n/a
1999	547	36.0	15.2	n/a
2000	488	31.0	15.7	26
2001	327	31.0	10.5	47.1
2002	289	23.7	12.2	47.4
2003	289	23.7	12.2	47.4
2004	287	23.7	12.1	50.5
2005	306	24.0	12.8	44.8
2006	299	23.7	12.6	55.2
2007	302	21.8	13.9	59.9
2008	286	20.1	14.2	66.8
2009	271	19.9	13.6	67.2
2010	282	20.5	13.7	35.1
2011	288	21.5	13.3	33.3
2012	305	20.8	14.6	33.8
2013	307	22.6	13.5	33.9
2014	294	22.3	13.1	32
2015	286	22.0	13.0	36.7
2016	258	22.0	11.7	41.5
2017	233	21.4	10.8	30.5
2018	241	21.8	11.0	31.1
2019	232	21.3	10.8	26.3
2020	213	21.3	9.9	28.2
2021	217	25.7	8.4	27.6
2022	207	28.6	7.2	30.9
2023	209	27.3	7.6	28.7

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	515	32.0	16.0	n/a
1989	532	34.4	15.4	n/a
1990	551	34.0	16.2	0
1991	545	35.0	15.5	n/a
1992	538	35.1	15.3	n/a
1993	557	33.0	16.9	n/a
1994	573	34.0	16.9	n/a
1995	547	34.0	16.1	n/a
1996	547	34.0	16.1	n/a
1997	554	34.0	16.3	n/a
1998	546	35.0	15.6	n/a
1999	547	36.0	15.2	n/a
2000	488	31.0	15.7	26
2001	327	31.0	10.5	47.1
2002	289	23.7	12.2	47.4
2003	289	23.7	12.2	47.4
2004	287	23.7	12.1	50.5
2005	306	24.0	12.8	44.8
2006	299	23.7	12.6	55.2
2007	302	21.8	13.9	59.9
2008	286	20.1	14.2	66.8
2009	271	19.9	13.6	67.2
2010	282	20.5	13.7	35.1
2011	288	21.5	13.3	33.3
2012	305	20.8	14.6	33.8
2013	307	22.6	13.5	33.9
2014	294	22.3	13.1	32
2015	286	22.0	13.0	36.7
2016	258	22.0	11.7	41.5
2017	233	21.4	10.8	30.5
2018	241	21.8	11.0	31.1
2019	232	21.3	10.8	26.3
2020	213	21.3	9.9	28.2
2021	217	25.7	8.4	27.6
2022	207	28.6	7.2	30.9
2023	209	27.3	7.6	28.7

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$74 (0.4%)	$17,621 (99.6%)	$17,696
2020	$90 (0.5%)	$19,530 (99.5%)	$19,620
2021	$618 (3.1%)	$19,424 (96.9%)	$20,041
2022	$667 (3.1%)	$21,100 (96.9%)	$21,767

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 202^nd of 674 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School)	75.6	34.4	41.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School)	80.5	66.7	13.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School)	80.5	69.6	10.9%
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	232	209	9.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	225	204	9.3%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.3%	28.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School	Public	9-12	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4622	209	27	7.6	28.7%	204 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	70.2	202^nd of 674 public high schools	70.0%		77.9	130^th of 634 public high schools	79.5%	72	34.4	66.7	69.6											$21,767	$667	$21,100
Shanksville-Stonycreek High School	Public	9-12	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	80	8	10.2	21.3%	76 (95.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	62.4	271^st of 674 public high schools	59.8%		80.8	105^th of 634 public high schools	83.4%	166		47.4	73.7											$330	$16	$314
Somerset County Technology Center	Public	9-12	281 Technology Drive	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset County Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-3651	12	17	.7		10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	645 South Columbia Ave	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-2381	1,088	90	12.0	43.6%	997 (91.6%)	14 (1.3%)	39 (3.6%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	77.9	129^th of 674 public high schools	80.9%		58.9	306^th of 634 public high schools	51.7%	177	44.4	57.9	83.6	52.6	38.3	27.4	39.2	64.8	64.8	70.6	67.1	70.0	69.2	$19,040	$1,116	$17,924
Meyersdale Area High School	Public	9-12	1349 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-8311	271	22	12.0	36.2%	260 (95.9%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.4	456^th of 674 public high schools	32.3%		61.4	280^th of 634 public high schools	55.8%	176	44.4	39.7	45.6											$18,652	$2,830	$15,823
Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	437 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 926-4631	337	26	12.9	29.4%	322 (95.5%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.4	170^th of 674 public high schools	74.8%		86.4	52^nd of 634 public high schools	91.8%	118	77.0		70.5		54.8	35.6	44.8	71.1	71.1		69.1	66.7	67.8	$18,035	$660	$17,375
Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2741	117	17	6.7	41.0%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	11.1	597^th of 674 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	8.3	26.7	26.7		31.6	15.0	23.0	73.7	73.7		63.2	50.0	56.4	$22,350	$4,993	$17,358
Shade Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	203 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-4648	164	17	9.7	59.8%	158 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.8	390^th of 674 public high schools	42.1%		50	388^th of 634 public high schools	38.8%	2	37.5	29.0	70.6		33.3	12.0	20.0	56.0	56.0		46.7	56.0	52.5	$23,682	$884	$22,798
North Star High School	Public	9-12	400 Ohio St	Boswell	15531	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 629-6651	340	26	13.0	69.7%	328 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	30.9	504^th of 674 public high schools	25.2%		73.4	186^th of 634 public high schools	70.7%	318	7.7	44.0	49.3											$19,105	$2,447	$16,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Is Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School a good school?

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School ranks 202^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School in?

Berlin Brothersvalley School District

What is the racial makeup of Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School?

Students at Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School?

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School
Middle : Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School.

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