Garnet Valley High School

Summary:

Garnet Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Garnet Valley School District. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 19th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and a 5-star rating.

Garnet Valley High School excels academically, with students significantly outperforming the state average on Keystone Exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.2% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school also serves diverse student populations well, ranking 6th out of 121 Pennsylvania high schools for Asian students and 6th out of 284 for African American students. Garnet Valley maintains a very high 97.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.1% dropout rate.

Compared to nearby schools, West Chester Henderson High School and West Chester East High School, Garnet Valley High School outperforms them in academic metrics like Algebra I proficiency. However, some schools like STEM at Showalter and Chester High School serve a much higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 552 Smithbridge Rd
       Glen Mills, PA  19342-1558


(610) 579-7745

District: Garnet Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,587 Help


Feeder schools for Garnet Valley High School:

Elementary:    Bethel Springs Elementary School
    Concord Elementary School
    Garnet Valley Elementary School
Middle:    Garnet Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,546

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Asian:
17.6%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garnet Valley High School ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Garnet Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (73.1%), Asian (17.6%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garnet Valley High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garnet Valley High School is $20,587.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garnet Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley High School 19th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Garnet Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Garnet Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley School District 27th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garnet Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.50 47th 583 91.9%
2004 85.54 60th 590 89.8%
2005 85.44 43rd 593 92.7%
2006 86.05 33rd 604 94.5%
2007 80.19 77th 615 87.5%
2008 80.61 77th 621 87.6%
2009 88.94 25th 632 96.0%
2010 80.76 73rd 649 88.8%
2011 88.73 24th 660 96.4%
2012 85.61 41st 664 93.8%
2013 86.58 34th 591 94.2%
2014 88.79 27th 580 95.3%
2015 86.70 44th 680 93.5%
2016 83.68 59th 677 91.3%
2017 87.29 29th 663 95.6%
2018 82.04 85th 673 87.4%
2019 83.47 81st 693 88.3%
2021 85.54 47th 537 91.2%
2022 91.73 12th 634 98.1%
2023 82.42 94th 674 86.1%
2024 94.79 19th 686 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.70 17th 129 86.8%
2024 97.41 3rd 150 98.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.20 152nd 652 76.7%
2024 91.97 32nd 664 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.76 26th 665 96.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.06 25th 502 95.0%
2024 96.34 20th 513 96.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.54 19th 662 97.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.46 33rd 112 70.5%
2024 84.93 6th 121 95.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.37 71st 260 72.7%
2024 98.32 6th 284 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Garnet Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.34 161st 577 72.1%
2024 91.37 36th 595 93.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Garnet Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 767 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1989 721 8 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 708 7 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1991 694 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1992 466 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 513 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 554 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 608 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 608 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 647 10 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1998 729 13 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 768 11 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 813 13 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2001 861 14 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2002 967 17 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2003 967 17 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2004 1020 13 48 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1087
2005 1125 20 51 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1207
2006 1187 18 51 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1268
2007 1274 27 52 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1368
2008 1365 26 59 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1467
2009 1336 29 63 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1447
2010 1382 35 62 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1497
2011 1375 28 77 22 1 0 0 0 1503
2012 1356 26 88 21 1 0 1 0 1493
2013 1355 27 109 28 2 0 1 0 1522
2014 1352 29 134 26 1 0 3 0 1545
2015 1357 34 147 23 1 0 5 0 1567
2016 1383 43 172 22 2 0 10 0 1632
2017 1384 40 182 33 1 1 12 0 1653
2018 1394 44 200 38 1 3 11 0 1691
2019 1304 43 215 41 0 3 17 0 1623
2020 1236 35 240 30 0 3 25 0 1569
2021 1195 38 255 23 0 2 36 0 1549
2022 1146 47 262 31 2 3 55 0 1546
2023 1130 46 272 32 3 3 60 0 1546

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 Garnet Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 60.5 12.9 n/a
1989 740 60.1 12.3 n/a
1990 731 53.6 13.6 0
1991 705 61.0 11.5 n/a
1992 470 40.5 11.6 n/a
1993 517 39.4 13.1 n/a
1994 563 39.0 14.4 n/a
1995 620 42.2 14.7 n/a
1996 620 42.2 14.7 n/a
1997 669 46.0 14.5 n/a
1998 755 48.9 15.4 n/a
1999 792 54.5 14.5 n/a
2000 850 65.8 12.9 1.5
2001 905 64.0 14.1 0.7
2002 1029 71.7 14.4 1.7
2003 1029 71.7 14.4 1.7
2004 1087 76.8 14.2 0.6
2005 1207 85.3 14.2 1.4
2006 1268 92.1 13.8 2.3
2007 1368 98.1 13.9 3.1
2008 1467 104.5 14.0 5.4
2009 1447 109.0 13.3 3.9
2010 1497 110.7 13.5 4.2
2011 1503 110.9 13.5 7
2012 1493 109.6 13.6 7.2
2013 1522 110.0 13.8 7
2014 1545 107.3 14.3 8.7
2015 1567 106.0 14.7 7.4
2016 1632 107.0 15.2 8.8
2017 1653 112.1 14.7 n/a
2018 1691 113.7 14.8 n/a
2019 1623 115.7 14.0 7.5
2020 1569 115.2 13.6 n/a
2021 1549 117.4 13.1 9.2
2022 1546 120.8 12.7 11.7
2023 1546 117.1 13.2 13.1

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 Garnet Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 60.5 12.9 n/a
1989 740 60.1 12.3 n/a
1990 731 53.6 13.6 0
1991 705 61.0 11.5 n/a
1992 470 40.5 11.6 n/a
1993 517 39.4 13.1 n/a
1994 563 39.0 14.4 n/a
1995 620 42.2 14.7 n/a
1996 620 42.2 14.7 n/a
1997 669 46.0 14.5 n/a
1998 755 48.9 15.4 n/a
1999 792 54.5 14.5 n/a
2000 850 65.8 12.9 1.5
2001 905 64.0 14.1 0.7
2002 1029 71.7 14.4 1.7
2003 1029 71.7 14.4 1.7
2004 1087 76.8 14.2 0.6
2005 1207 85.3 14.2 1.4
2006 1268 92.1 13.8 2.3
2007 1368 98.1 13.9 3.1
2008 1467 104.5 14.0 5.4
2009 1447 109.0 13.3 3.9
2010 1497 110.7 13.5 4.2
2011 1503 110.9 13.5 7
2012 1493 109.6 13.6 7.2
2013 1522 110.0 13.8 7
2014 1545 107.3 14.3 8.7
2015 1567 106.0 14.7 7.4
2016 1632 107.0 15.2 8.8
2017 1653 112.1 14.7 n/a
2018 1691 113.7 14.8 n/a
2019 1623 115.7 14.0 7.5
2020 1569 115.2 13.6 n/a
2021 1549 117.4 13.1 9.2
2022 1546 120.8 12.7 11.7
2023 1546 117.1 13.2 13.1

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 Garnet Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $41 (0.2%) $19,024 (99.8%) $19,066
2020 $76 (0.4%) $19,692 (99.6%) $19,768
2021 $202 (1.0%) $19,527 (99.0%) $19,729
2022 $129 (0.6%) $20,458 (99.4%) $20,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garnet Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 693 High schoolsRanks 94th of 674 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Garnet Valley High School)83.844.5
 39.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Garnet Valley High School)79.364.8
 14.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Garnet Valley High School)88.185.3
 2.8%
   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 Students16231546
 4.7%
African American4346
 7%
American Indian03
Asian215272
 26.5%
Hispanic4132
 22%
Pacific Islander33
White13041130
 13.3%
Two or More Races1760
 252.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%13.1%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garnet Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,546 students attended Garnet Valley High School.

Students at Garnet Valley High School are 73% White, 18% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Yes! Garnet Valley High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.


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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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