Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 381 students. The school is part of the Moshannon Valley School District, which is ranked 387 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.06%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance is generally below average, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools and having a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. Moshannon Valley's test scores in subjects like math and science are significantly lower than state averages, and the school has a high percentage of students (82.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Cambria Heights Senior High School and Bellwood-Antis High School tend to have higher rankings, better test scores, and lower rates of economic disadvantage.

However, Moshannon Valley has shown some positive trends, such as a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, which increased from 87.9% in 2020-2021 to 97.1% in 2022-2023, surpassing the state average. The school also maintains a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 0.5% to 0.7% in recent years. These improvements suggest that the school is making efforts to support student success, and with continued focus on addressing its academic weaknesses and the needs of its economically disadvantaged population, Moshannon Valley could potentially enhance its overall performance and better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4934 Green Acre Rd
       Houtzdale, PA  16651-9410


(814) 378-7616

District: Moshannon Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,667 Help


Feeder schools for Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Moshannon Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Compare Details Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 72.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.26. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (96.1%), two or more races (2.4%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School is $17,667.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School 243rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School 489th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Moshannon Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moshannon Valley School District 387th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.23 557th 643 13.4%
2004 32.14 515th 663 22.3%
2005 36.26 517th 687 24.7%
2006 33.46 567th 736 23.0%
2007 39.60 528th 749 29.5%
2008 26.24 618th 753 17.9%
2009 57.01 404th 770 47.5%
2010 55.66 434th 805 46.1%
2011 66.78 310th 825 62.4%
2012 51.84 500th 834 40.0%
2013 46.68 497th 758 34.4%
2014 60.15 338th 728 53.6%
2015 57.90 364th 835 56.4%
2016 53.98 444th 870 49.0%
2017 49.69 477th 877 45.6%
2018 52.88 453rd 861 47.4%
2019 49.86 481st 891 46.0%
2021 56.72 336th 797 57.8%
2022 66.98 270th 883 69.4%
2023 70.39 243rd 893 72.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.40 119th 874 86.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.58 321st 681 52.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.98 489th 583 16.1%
2004 60.42 263rd 590 55.4%
2005 45.65 398th 593 32.9%
2006 27.71 507th 604 16.1%
2007 41.02 459th 615 25.4%
2008 40.92 449th 621 27.7%
2009 50.18 387th 632 38.8%
2010 44.75 436th 649 32.8%
2011 55.08 371st 660 43.8%
2012 68.98 224th 664 66.3%
2013 29.64 487th 591 17.6%
2014 47.69 372nd 580 35.9%
2015 61.90 313th 680 54.0%
2016 44.08 470th 677 30.6%
2017 44.89 449th 663 32.3%
2018 37.44 496th 673 26.3%
2019 37.11 498th 693 28.1%
2021 28.25 430th 537 19.9%
2022 52.87 367th 634 42.1%
2023 34.26 489th 674 27.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.86 404th 652 38.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.86 537th 577 6.9%
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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 Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 610 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 554 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 540 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 525 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1992 524 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 515 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 530 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 540 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 540 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 544 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 559 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 590 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 616 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 612 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 615 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2003 615 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2004 607 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 568 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2006 549 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 515 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 479 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2009 483 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 420 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 424
2011 418 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 421
2012 409 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 413
2013 425 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 433
2014 422 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 427
2015 422 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 429
2016 413 4 0 0 0 1 2 0 420
2017 424 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 430
2018 423 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 429
2019 403 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 412
2020 392 0 2 2 0 0 7 0 403
2021 377 0 3 1 0 0 10 0 391
2022 383 0 4 0 0 0 10 0 397
2023 366 1 4 1 0 0 9 0 381

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 Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 40.6 15.1 n/a
1989 558 40.6 13.7 n/a
1990 545 39.2 13.9 0
1991 527 39.2 13.4 n/a
1992 529 38.7 13.6 n/a
1993 520 37.1 14.0 n/a
1994 533 38.1 14.0 n/a
1995 542 38.2 14.2 n/a
1996 542 38.2 14.2 n/a
1997 546 37.3 14.6 n/a
1998 561 37.3 15.0 n/a
1999 591 38.5 15.4 n/a
2000 617 38.0 16.2 27.1
2001 613 39.0 15.7 32.8
2002 618 39.6 15.6 30.3
2003 618 39.6 15.6 30.3
2004 611 41.3 14.8 33.4
2005 576 38.6 14.9 32.5
2006 553 36.1 15.3 35.3
2007 518 32.4 16.0 36.3
2008 481 31.2 15.4 35.3
2009 485 32.0 15.2 30.5
2010 424 26.6 15.9 32.9
2011 421 31.0 13.5 31.4
2012 413 30.1 13.7 35.8
2013 433 30.0 14.4 43.4
2014 427 30.5 14.0 43.1
2015 429 32.0 13.4 48.7
2016 420 32.0 13.1 48.8
2017 430 31.0 13.8 44
2018 429 29.8 14.3 43.6
2019 412 29.4 14.0 43
2020 403 29.5 13.6 42.9
2021 391 28.6 13.6 42.2
2022 397 28.8 13.7 39.3
2023 381 28.0 13.5 82.4

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 Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 40.6 15.1 n/a
1989 558 40.6 13.7 n/a
1990 545 39.2 13.9 0
1991 527 39.2 13.4 n/a
1992 529 38.7 13.6 n/a
1993 520 37.1 14.0 n/a
1994 533 38.1 14.0 n/a
1995 542 38.2 14.2 n/a
1996 542 38.2 14.2 n/a
1997 546 37.3 14.6 n/a
1998 561 37.3 15.0 n/a
1999 591 38.5 15.4 n/a
2000 617 38.0 16.2 27.1
2001 613 39.0 15.7 32.8
2002 618 39.6 15.6 30.3
2003 618 39.6 15.6 30.3
2004 611 41.3 14.8 33.4
2005 576 38.6 14.9 32.5
2006 553 36.1 15.3 35.3
2007 518 32.4 16.0 36.3
2008 481 31.2 15.4 35.3
2009 485 32.0 15.2 30.5
2010 424 26.6 15.9 32.9
2011 421 31.0 13.5 31.4
2012 413 30.1 13.7 35.8
2013 433 30.0 14.4 43.4
2014 427 30.5 14.0 43.1
2015 429 32.0 13.4 48.7
2016 420 32.0 13.1 48.8
2017 430 31.0 13.8 44
2018 429 29.8 14.3 43.6
2019 412 29.4 14.0 43
2020 403 29.5 13.6 42.9
2021 391 28.6 13.6 42.2
2022 397 28.8 13.7 39.3
2023 381 28.0 13.5 82.4

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 Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $44 (100.0%) $44
2020 $1,341 (8.7%) $14,140 (91.3%) $15,481
2021 $1,129 (6.5%) $16,141 (93.5%) $17,270
2022 $1,455 (8.2%) $16,212 (91.8%) $17,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior 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 481st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 893 Middle schools
 26.8%
Ranks 498th of 693 High schoolsRanks 489th of 674 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)24.538.7
 14.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)46.667.3
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)16.227.8
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)70.662.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)65.658.5
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)50.89.1
 41.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)50.742.4
 8.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)60.953.6
 7.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)2033
 13%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)70.662.3
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School)56.862.7
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412381
 7.5%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White403366
 9.2%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%82.4%
 39.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School.

Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moshannon Valley Elementary School

Students at Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks 489th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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