Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Lansford, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 771 students. The school is part of the Panther Valley School District and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and nearby schools on standardized tests, with only 12% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 69.3% is also significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Palmerton Area High School and Northwestern Lehigh High School, Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School consistently underperforms on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, these nearby schools had significantly higher proficiency rates in Keystone Exams, with 48.3% and 64.2% proficient in Algebra I, respectively, compared to Panther Valley's 19.2%. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students and students with disabilities.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 912 Coal Region Way
       Lansford, PA  18232


(570) 645-2171

District: Panther Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Hispanic:
15.1%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior 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 (71.2%), Hispanic (15.1%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 101.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School is $10,321.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School 649th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School 513th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.74 574th 861 33.3%
2019 44.25 538th 891 39.6%
2021 30.46 573rd 797 28.1%
2022 28.45 620th 883 29.8%
2023 27.05 638th 893 28.6%
2024 25.38 649th 891 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.97 616th 874 29.5%
2024 27.96 645th 877 26.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.45 687th 860 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.42 541st 660 18.0%
2024 23.45 555th 672 17.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.32 587th 870 32.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.84 212th 362 41.4%
2024 50.04 168th 362 53.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.94 630th 681 7.5%
2024 9.22 636th 673 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.38 593rd 673 11.9%
2019 28.05 539th 693 22.2%
2021 16.48 478th 537 11.0%
2022 32.91 487th 634 23.2%
2023 40.32 457th 674 32.2%
2024 28.60 513th 686 25.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.93 312th 652 52.1%
2024 35.79 457th 664 31.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.99 443rd 665 33.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.05 222nd 502 55.8%
2024 32.25 334th 513 34.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.42 544th 662 17.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.16 146th 274 46.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.79 433rd 577 25.0%
2024 14.76 530th 595 10.9%
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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.

Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Panther 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
2016 594 20 4 41 0 0 11 0 670
2017 613 25 4 43 0 1 13 0 699
2018 623 24 4 67 0 1 15 0 734
2019 588 29 4 57 0 1 19 0 698
2020 572 28 5 58 0 1 28 0 692
2021 595 29 4 66 1 1 34 0 730
2022 590 43 1 79 1 1 40 0 755
2023 568 51 3 109 1 0 39 0 771
2024 556 55 4 118 1 0 47 0 781

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 Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 670 44.0 15.2 47.8
2017 699 44.0 15.8 99.7
2018 734 41.5 17.6 0.4
2019 698 41.0 17.0 48.3
2020 692 42.0 16.4 46.2
2021 730 38.0 19.2 99.3
2022 755 42.0 17.9 99.6
2023 771 42.0 18.3 99.9
2024 781 46.0 16.9 101.3

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 Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 670 44.0 15.2 47.8
2017 699 44.0 15.8 99.7
2018 734 41.5 17.6 0.4
2019 698 41.0 17.0 48.3
2020 692 42.0 16.4 46.2
2021 730 38.0 19.2 99.3
2022 755 42.0 17.9 99.6
2023 771 42.0 18.3 99.9
2024 781 46.0 16.9 101.3

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 Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $117 (1.1%) $10,624 (98.9%) $10,740
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $591 (6.2%) $8,941 (93.8%) $9,532
2022 $2,633 (25.5%) $7,688 (74.5%) $10,321

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Panther 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 538th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 638th of 893 Middle schools
 11.1%
Ranks 539th of 693 High schoolsRanks 457th of 674 High schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)23.615.3
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)59.537.2
 22.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)16.65.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)55.944.3
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)52.339
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)28.811.1
 17.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)47.936.9
 11%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)6367.4
 4.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)20.19.6
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)55.944.3
 11.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School)55.938.3
 17.6%
   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 Students698771
 10.5%
African American2951
 75.9%
American Indian01
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic57109
 91.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White588568
 3.4%
Two or More Races1939
 105.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%99.9%
 51.6%


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Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks 513th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 781 students attended Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School.

Students at Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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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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