Ligonier Valley High School

Summary:

Ligonier Valley High School is a public high school serving 438 students in grades 9-12 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Ligonier Valley School District, which is ranked 243 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ligonier Valley High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average in Literature (73.6% vs. 63.2%) and Biology (54.9% vs. 50.5%) for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 95.7% over the past few years, which is above the state average. Additionally, Ligonier Valley High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.63% to 22.83%, suggesting a lower proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools like River Valley High School (86.12%) and Derry Area Senior High School (73.32%).

When compared to nearby schools, Ligonier Valley High School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates. For example, Ligonier Valley High School's Literature proficiency rate of 73.6% is significantly higher than the rates of Mount Pleasant Area High School (60%), Greensburg-Salem High School (55.4%), and Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School (67.6%) for the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that Ligonier Valley High School provides a quality educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 40 Springer Rd
       Ligonier, PA  15658-8754


(724) 238-9531

District: Ligonier Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,924 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Ligonier Valley High School ranks better than 65% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ligonier 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 (95.9%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ligonier Valley High School is $20,924.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ligonier Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligonier Valley High School 240th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Ligonier Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Ligonier Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligonier Valley School District 243rd of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.97 270th 583 53.7%
2004 70.19 180th 590 69.5%
2005 56.14 305th 593 48.6%
2006 75.18 127th 604 79.0%
2007 74.03 133rd 615 78.4%
2008 78.21 97th 621 84.4%
2009 81.66 74th 632 88.3%
2010 83.13 55th 649 91.5%
2011 76.70 108th 660 83.6%
2012 79.54 89th 664 86.6%
2013 78.72 93rd 591 84.3%
2014 75.64 110th 580 81.0%
2015 76.37 143rd 680 79.0%
2016 76.85 132nd 677 80.5%
2017 77.96 133rd 663 79.9%
2018 69.95 251st 673 62.7%
2019 75.10 177th 693 74.5%
2021 70.90 173rd 537 67.8%
2022 57.39 323rd 634 49.1%
2023 61.19 282nd 674 58.2%
2024 65.91 240th 686 65.0%
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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 233rd 652 64.3%
2024 73.64 147th 664 77.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ligonier Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.97 228th 665 65.7%
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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 214th 502 57.4%
2024 47.49 224th 513 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ligonier Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.64 266th 662 59.8%
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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 322nd 577 44.2%
2024 56.04 264th 595 55.6%
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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 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 177th of 693 High schoolsRanks 282nd 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)82.935.8
 47.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Ligonier Valley High School)62.649.5
 13.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Ligonier Valley High School)87.870.7
 17.1%
   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 Students514438
 14.8%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic73
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White500420
 16%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.9%22.8%
 4%


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Ligonier Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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

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

Ligonier Valley High School ranks 240th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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