River Valley High School

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River Valley High School ranks 374 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River Valley High School is a public high school located in Blairsville, PA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the River Valley School District, which is ranked 281 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Valley High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 326 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 374 out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is mixed, with higher proficiency rates in Literature (59.6% in 2023-2024) compared to Algebra I (47.5% in 2023-2024) and Biology (43.3% in 2023-2024). Compared to the state average, River Valley High School performs better in Algebra I and Literature, but lags behind in Biology. Additionally, male students outperform female students, and white students and low socioeconomic status students have lower rankings compared to the overall school, indicating achievement gaps. Students with disabilities at River Valley High School have the lowest performance, ranking 364 out of 513 PA high schools in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating.

Nearby schools, such as Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School and Indiana Area Senior High School, consistently outperform River Valley High School, with higher rankings and stronger student performance across Keystone Exams. Despite spending $29,070 per student, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, River Valley High School's challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, may be contributing to the observed achievement gaps and declining performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717

(724) 459-8882

District: River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,070

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Valley High School ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River 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 (91.9%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Valley High School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare River Valley High School employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Valley High School is $29,070.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley High School 374^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See River Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

River Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Valley School District 281^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.77	326^th	674	51.6%
2024	51.93	374^th	686	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.06	310^th	652	52.5%
2024	37.66	434^th	664	34.6%

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Rank History for Female students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.02	389^th	665	41.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.46	393^rd	502	21.7%
2024	28.15	364^th	513	29.0%

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Rank History for Male students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.43	329^th	662	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.32	320^th	577	44.5%
2024	36.28	404^th	595	32.1%

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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 River Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	390	8	1	8	0	8	415
2023	390	10	4	11	1	9	425
2024	386	8	3	12	1	10	420

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 River Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	415	28.7	14.4	34.2
2023	425	34.5	12.2	86.1
2024	420	37.3	11.2	99.5

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 River Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	415	28.7	14.4	34.2
2023	425	34.5	12.2	86.1
2024	420	37.3	11.2	99.5

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 River Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$3,001 (10.3%)	$26,070 (89.7%)	$29,070

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near River 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	100 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8882	420	37	11.2	99.5%	386 (91.9%)	8 (1.9%)	12 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	51.9	374^th of 686 public high schools	45.5%		56.8	326^th of 674 public high schools	51.6%	48	47.5	43.3	59.6									$29,070	$3,001	$26,070
Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	70 Wildcat Ln	Homer City	15748	Indiana County	Homer-Center School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 479-8026	405	28	14.4	48.9%	382 (94.3%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	63.3	259^th of 686 public high schools	62.2%		69.3	213^th of 674 public high schools	68.4%	46	66.2	44.5	62.5	44.3	61.9	53.3	85.7	85.7	73.3	77.7	75.6	$19,376	$384	$18,992
Derry Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	988 North Chestnut St Ext	Derry	15627	Westmoreland County	Derry Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 694-2780	588	51	11.5	100.0%	556 (94.6%)	6 (1.0%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	48.6	395^th of 686 public high schools	42.4%		60.3	295^th of 674 public high schools	56.2%	100	14.7	45.2	76.5									$17,927	$898	$17,030
United Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10780 Route 56 East	Armagh	15920	Indiana County	United School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 446-5615	404	37	11.0	44.8%	389 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	82.7	93^rd of 686 public high schools	86.4%		88.7	50^th of 674 public high schools	92.6%	43	58.4	65.6	80.0	35.8	35.7	35.7	66.0	66.0	73.2	57.1	65.8	$26,751	$1,796	$24,955
Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	4904 Route 982	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-9788	10	18	.5	70.0%	9 (90.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Indiana Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	450 N 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8562	910	54	16.8	44.8%	791 (86.9%)	45 (4.9%)	18 (2.0%)	29 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.6%)	84.5	84^th of 686 public high schools	87.8%		75.3	146^th of 674 public high schools	78.3%	62	59.5	71.3	78.2									$17,788	$614	$17,174
Dr Robert Ketterer Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	6-12	1133 Village Way	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Dr Robert Ketterer Charter School Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(724) 537-9110	160	30	5.3	90.0%	112 (70.0%)	26 (16.3%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	10.3	598^th of 686 public high schools	12.8%		24.1	539^th of 674 public high schools	20.0%	59	6.7	12.5	43.8			0.0						$157	$46	$111
Ligonier Valley High School	Public	9-12	40 Springer Rd	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-9531	455	35	13.0	44.8%	431 (94.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	65.9	240^th of 686 public high schools	65.0%		61.2	282^nd of 674 public high schools	58.2%	42	42.9	54.9	73.6									$20,924	$1,067	$19,857
Greater Latrobe Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4225	1,152	68	16.9	35.5%	1,049 (91.1%)	11 (1.0%)	27 (2.3%)	19 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.7%)	72	186^th of 686 public high schools	72.9%		66.6	243^rd of 674 public high schools	63.9%	57	53.2	58.4	70.6									$19,716	$1,096	$18,620
Indiana County Technology Center	Public	9-12	441 Hamill Rd	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana County Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 349-6700	16	16	1.0	81.3%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of River Valley High School?

Students at River Valley High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is River Valley High School a good school?

River Valley High School ranks 374^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended River Valley High School.

What district is River Valley High School in?

River Valley School District

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