Ligonier Valley High School

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Ligonier Valley High School ranks 282 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ligonier Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 438. The school is part of the Ligonier Valley School District, which is ranked 279 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Ligonier Valley High School consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong performance in Literature on the Keystone Exams but lower results in Algebra I and Biology. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 95.7% and a low dropout rate. Compared to nearby schools, Ligonier Valley High School generally outperforms in academic metrics, though some schools, like Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School, have higher overall rankings. The school's ranking for White students is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting a need to address the needs of this subgroup, while its rankings for disabled and low socioeconomic status students are stronger.

Ligonier Valley High School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $13,798 in 2018-2019 to $20,924 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to its improved performance in recent years. Overall, the school is a strong-performing institution that outpaces many of its nearby counterparts, but it may need to focus on addressing the needs of its White student subgroup to maintain its high level of achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658-8754

(724) 238-9531

District: Ligonier Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,924

Feeder schools for Ligonier Valley High School:

Elementary:	Laurel Valley Elementary School
	Mellon Elementary School
Middle:	Ligonier Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 438

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ligonier Valley High School ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.19. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ligonier Valley 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 (95.9%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Ligonier Valley High School employs 34.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ligonier Valley High School is $20,924.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ligonier Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligonier Valley High School 282^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Ligonier Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Ligonier Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligonier Valley School District 279^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ligonier Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Ligonier Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	58.97	270^th	583	53.7%
2004	70.19	180^th	590	69.5%
2005	56.14	305^th	593	48.6%
2006	75.18	127^th	604	79.0%
2007	74.03	133^rd	615	78.4%
2008	78.21	97^th	621	84.4%
2009	81.66	74^th	632	88.3%
2010	83.13	55^th	649	91.5%
2011	76.70	108^th	660	83.6%
2012	79.54	89^th	664	86.6%
2013	78.72	93^rd	591	84.3%
2014	75.64	110^th	580	81.0%
2015	76.37	143^rd	680	79.0%
2016	76.85	132^nd	677	80.5%
2017	77.96	133^rd	663	79.9%
2018	69.95	251^st	673	62.7%
2019	75.10	177^th	693	74.5%
2021	70.90	173^rd	537	67.8%
2022	57.39	323^rd	634	49.1%
2023	61.19	282^nd	674	58.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.61	233^rd	652	64.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ligonier Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.05	214^th	502	57.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ligonier Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.04	322^nd	577	44.2%

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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 Ligonier 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	464	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
1989	449	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1990	418	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	420
1991	403	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1992	389	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1993	529	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1994	532	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1995	547	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1996	547	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1997	558	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1998	561	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1999	535	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
2000	513	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2001	496	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2002	507	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2003	507	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2004	492	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2005	461	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2006	465	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2007	466	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2008	436	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
2009	434	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2010	424	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	429
2011	564	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	572
2012	566	1	0	5	1	0	3	0	576
2013	528	0	1	3	1	0	3	0	536
2014	526	1	1	5	1	0	1	0	535
2015	521	0	1	4	1	0	2	0	529
2016	510	0	4	5	0	0	1	0	520
2017	534	0	3	5	0	0	1	0	543
2018	523	0	3	6	0	0	2	0	534
2019	500	0	3	7	0	0	4	0	514
2020	477	0	0	7	0	0	4	0	488
2021	440	0	1	7	1	0	4	0	453
2022	459	1	1	4	1	0	5	0	471
2023	420	2	1	3	2	0	10	0	438

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 Ligonier Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	467	26.8	17.4	n/a
1989	451	24.5	18.4	n/a
1990	420	22.0	19.0	0
1991	406	22.0	18.4	n/a
1992	392	25.8	15.1	n/a
1993	531	28.1	18.9	n/a
1994	532	28.5	18.7	n/a
1995	549	30.0	18.3	n/a
1996	549	30.0	18.3	n/a
1997	560	29.0	19.3	n/a
1998	563	31.0	18.2	n/a
1999	542	32.0	16.9	n/a
2000	519	29.8	17.4	11.9
2001	502	30.8	16.3	13.3
2002	509	29.1	17.5	16.5
2003	509	29.1	17.5	16.5
2004	496	28.4	17.5	13.9
2005	464	26.4	17.6	18.1
2006	467	26.2	17.8	19.3
2007	472	29.3	16.1	19.1
2008	440	22.3	19.7	18.2
2009	439	22.5	19.5	22.1
2010	429	22.3	19.1	25.2
2011	572	39.7	14.3	34.8
2012	576	39.3	14.6	33.9
2013	536	37.5	14.2	31.9
2014	535	36.1	14.7	29.2
2015	529	34.0	15.5	28.4
2016	520	35.0	14.8	25.8
2017	543	39.7	13.6	17.9
2018	534	41.2	12.9	16.3
2019	514	36.2	14.1	18.9
2020	488	36.7	13.2	20.9
2021	453	32.9	13.7	21.6
2022	471	32.0	14.6	21.9
2023	438	34.9	12.5	22.8

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 Ligonier Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	467	26.8	17.4	n/a
1989	451	24.5	18.4	n/a
1990	420	22.0	19.0	0
1991	406	22.0	18.4	n/a
1992	392	25.8	15.1	n/a
1993	531	28.1	18.9	n/a
1994	532	28.5	18.7	n/a
1995	549	30.0	18.3	n/a
1996	549	30.0	18.3	n/a
1997	560	29.0	19.3	n/a
1998	563	31.0	18.2	n/a
1999	542	32.0	16.9	n/a
2000	519	29.8	17.4	11.9
2001	502	30.8	16.3	13.3
2002	509	29.1	17.5	16.5
2003	509	29.1	17.5	16.5
2004	496	28.4	17.5	13.9
2005	464	26.4	17.6	18.1
2006	467	26.2	17.8	19.3
2007	472	29.3	16.1	19.1
2008	440	22.3	19.7	18.2
2009	439	22.5	19.5	22.1
2010	429	22.3	19.1	25.2
2011	572	39.7	14.3	34.8
2012	576	39.3	14.6	33.9
2013	536	37.5	14.2	31.9
2014	535	36.1	14.7	29.2
2015	529	34.0	15.5	28.4
2016	520	35.0	14.8	25.8
2017	543	39.7	13.6	17.9
2018	534	41.2	12.9	16.3
2019	514	36.2	14.1	18.9
2020	488	36.7	13.2	20.9
2021	453	32.9	13.7	21.6
2022	471	32.0	14.6	21.9
2023	438	34.9	12.5	22.8

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 Ligonier Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$13,798 (100.0%)	$13,798
2020	$595 (3.2%)	$18,075 (96.8%)	$18,670
2021	$1,107 (5.6%)	$18,553 (94.4%)	$19,660
2022	$1,067 (5.1%)	$19,857 (94.9%)	$20,924

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ligonier Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 177^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 282^nd of 674 High schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Ligonier Valley High School)	82.9	35.8	47.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Ligonier Valley High School)	62.6	49.5	13.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Ligonier Valley High School)	87.8	70.7	17.1%
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	514	438	14.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	7	3	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	500	420	16%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	22.8%	4%

Schools Near Ligonier Valley 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
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	438	35	12.5	22.8%	420 (95.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	61.2	282^nd of 674 public high schools	58.2%		57.4	323^rd of 634 public high schools	49.1%	41	35.8	49.5	70.7											$20,924	$1,067	$19,857
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	581	50	11.7	73.3%	551 (94.8%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	60.3	295^th of 674 public high schools	56.2%		55.1	346^th of 634 public high schools	45.4%	51	30.5	45.4	78.5											$17,927	$898	$17,030
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	1,157	67	17.3	25.9%	1,078 (93.2%)	8 (0.7%)	22 (1.9%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.0%)	66.6	243^rd of 674 public high schools	63.9%		84.6	68^th of 634 public high schools	89.3%	175	28.3	63.6	69.5											$19,716	$1,096	$18,620
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	9	18	.5		6 (66.7%)	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
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	146	28	5.2		107 (73.3%)	25 (17.1%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	24.1	539^th of 674 public high schools	20.0%					(n/a)	27.8	27.8	35.3											$157	$46	$111
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
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	425	35	12.2	86.1%	390 (91.8%)	10 (2.4%)	11 (2.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	56.8	326^th of 674 public high schools	51.6%					(n/a)	47.1	52.1	54.8											$29,070	$3,001	$26,070
Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Fair Oaks Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Westmont Hilltop School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 255-8726	725	53	13.6	37.8%	614 (84.7%)	26 (3.6%)	26 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.4%)	30.3	507^th of 674 public high schools	24.8%		42.2	441^st of 634 public high schools	30.4%	66	15.7	38.9	51.5		26.8	25.5	26.1	67.6	67.6		63.4	66.0	64.7	$13,761	$574	$13,187
Mount Pleasant Area High School	Public	9-12	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	594	40	14.7	27.6%	566 (95.3%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	53.8	348^th of 674 public high schools	48.4%		54.5	354^th of 634 public high schools	44.2%	6	27.3	48.4	67.1											$19,153	$1,017	$18,136
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Ligonier Valley High School

Is Ligonier Valley High School a good school?

Ligonier Valley High School ranks 282^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ligonier Valley High School in?

Ligonier Valley School District

How many students attend Ligonier Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Ligonier Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ligonier Valley High School?

Students at Ligonier Valley High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ligonier Valley High School?

Ligonier Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laurel Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Mellon Elementary School
Middle : Ligonier Valley Middle School

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