Redbank Valley High School

Summary:

Redbank Valley High School is a public high school located in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 552. The school is part of the Redbank Valley School District, which is ranked 241 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redbank Valley High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.01%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which is an outlier in the more diverse surrounding area. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 88.1% to 94.4%, generally above the state average but lower than some high-performing nearby schools like West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School (84.6%) and Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School (91.8%). However, Redbank Valley High School has a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 0.4% to 1.8%, lower than the state average and most nearby schools.

Redbank Valley High School's test scores are mixed, with strong performance in Science and English Language Arts but significantly lower Math proficiency rates compared to the state average. The school serves a high percentage of low socioeconomic status students, ranking 68 out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools in this category and receiving a 4-star rating, suggesting it is effectively supporting this population. Overall, Redbank Valley High School presents a mixed picture, with areas of strength and concern, and the school's leadership may want to investigate factors contributing to its fluctuating performance and address challenges while building on its strengths.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 910 Broad St
       New Bethlehem, PA  16242-1157


(814) 275-2424

District: Redbank Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,536 Help


Feeder schools for Redbank Valley High School:

Elementary:    Redbank Valley Intrmd School
    Redbank Valley Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.0%
Two or more races:
0.7%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Compare Details Redbank Valley High School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Redbank Valley High School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.5. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Redbank Valley 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 (98%), two or more races (0.7%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redbank Valley High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redbank Valley High School is $17,536.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Redbank Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Redbank Valley High School 484th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Redbank Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Redbank Valley High School 265th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Redbank Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Redbank Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Redbank Valley School District 241st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Redbank Valley High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.90 170th 643 73.6%
2004 55.79 361st 663 45.6%
2005 60.68 311th 687 54.7%
2006 69.42 226th 736 69.3%
2007 66.94 268th 749 64.2%
2008 47.20 488th 753 35.2%
2009 46.76 509th 770 33.9%
2010 67.82 273rd 805 66.1%
2011 69.61 263rd 825 68.1%
2012 72.51 243rd 834 70.9%
2013 69.31 251st 758 66.9%
2014 65.89 281st 728 61.4%
2015 68.75 257th 835 69.2%
2016 77.03 173rd 870 80.1%
2017 65.14 305th 877 65.2%
2018 45.11 513th 861 40.4%
2019 49.69 484th 891 45.7%
2021 56.09 344th 797 56.8%
2022 59.88 355th 883 59.8%
2023 48.87 484th 893 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.85 367th 874 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.60 509th 681 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Redbank Valley High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.57 334th 583 42.7%
2004 69.83 183rd 590 69.0%
2005 57.29 295th 593 50.3%
2006 79.42 89th 604 85.3%
2007 71.77 158th 615 74.3%
2008 55.06 336th 621 45.9%
2009 54.14 341st 632 46.0%
2010 40.04 480th 649 26.0%
2011 35.03 520th 660 21.2%
2012 31.56 526th 664 20.8%
2013 54.49 305th 591 48.4%
2014 56.76 292nd 580 49.7%
2015 58.71 361st 680 46.9%
2016 72.85 197th 677 70.9%
2017 69.12 247th 663 62.7%
2018 45.96 461st 673 31.5%
2019 72.12 210th 693 69.7%
2021 61.08 274th 537 49.0%
2022 40.36 450th 634 29.0%
2023 63.50 265th 674 60.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.50 68th 652 89.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Redbank Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.06 330th 577 42.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Redbank 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 765 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1989 743 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1990 707 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1991 717 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1992 756 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1993 761 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 789 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 778 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1996 778 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1997 770 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1998 753 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 752 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2000 730 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2001 704 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2002 704 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2003 704 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2004 683 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 688 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2006 667 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2007 636 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 598 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2009 517 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 588 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2011 555 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 563
2012 571 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 578
2013 535 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 540
2014 521 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 526
2015 485 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 489
2016 477 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 479
2017 474 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 479
2018 452 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 459
2019 491 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 499
2020 475 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 480
2021 576 5 2 1 0 0 1 0 585
2022 554 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 562
2023 541 3 2 2 0 0 4 0 552

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 Redbank Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 45.5 16.9 n/a
1989 751 44.7 16.8 n/a
1990 714 47.0 15.1 0
1991 720 44.0 16.3 n/a
1992 765 42.5 18.0 n/a
1993 767 40.5 18.9 n/a
1994 795 38.5 20.6 n/a
1995 788 40.5 19.5 n/a
1996 788 40.5 19.5 n/a
1997 779 41.5 18.8 n/a
1998 758 41.5 18.3 n/a
1999 760 45.6 16.7 n/a
2000 737 45.6 16.2 30.8
2001 713 45.6 15.6 30.7
2002 714 47.6 15.0 31.4
2003 714 47.6 15.0 31.4
2004 692 45.6 15.2 32.4
2005 694 45.6 15.2 32.3
2006 672 45.6 14.7 31.4
2007 642 43.6 14.7 32.4
2008 602 44.0 13.7 28.2
2009 522 43.5 12.0 38.7
2010 595 44.0 13.5 36.6
2011 563 43.0 13.0 34.6
2012 578 43.5 13.2 39.6
2013 540 42.5 12.7 31.7
2014 526 40.5 12.9 39.9
2015 489 40.0 12.2 40.9
2016 479 38.0 12.6 43.2
2017 479 42.5 11.2 37.8
2018 459 39.5 11.6 36.8
2019 499 36.0 13.8 23.8
2020 480 35.5 13.5 29.4
2021 585 42.0 13.9 29.9
2022 562 41.0 13.6 2.3
2023 552 40.3 13.6 86.6

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 Redbank Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 45.5 16.9 n/a
1989 751 44.7 16.8 n/a
1990 714 47.0 15.1 0
1991 720 44.0 16.3 n/a
1992 765 42.5 18.0 n/a
1993 767 40.5 18.9 n/a
1994 795 38.5 20.6 n/a
1995 788 40.5 19.5 n/a
1996 788 40.5 19.5 n/a
1997 779 41.5 18.8 n/a
1998 758 41.5 18.3 n/a
1999 760 45.6 16.7 n/a
2000 737 45.6 16.2 30.8
2001 713 45.6 15.6 30.7
2002 714 47.6 15.0 31.4
2003 714 47.6 15.0 31.4
2004 692 45.6 15.2 32.4
2005 694 45.6 15.2 32.3
2006 672 45.6 14.7 31.4
2007 642 43.6 14.7 32.4
2008 602 44.0 13.7 28.2
2009 522 43.5 12.0 38.7
2010 595 44.0 13.5 36.6
2011 563 43.0 13.0 34.6
2012 578 43.5 13.2 39.6
2013 540 42.5 12.7 31.7
2014 526 40.5 12.9 39.9
2015 489 40.0 12.2 40.9
2016 479 38.0 12.6 43.2
2017 479 42.5 11.2 37.8
2018 459 39.5 11.6 36.8
2019 499 36.0 13.8 23.8
2020 480 35.5 13.5 29.4
2021 585 42.0 13.9 29.9
2022 562 41.0 13.6 2.3
2023 552 40.3 13.6 86.6

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 Redbank Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (1.4%) $14,932 (98.6%) $15,141
2020 $215 (1.5%) $14,510 (98.5%) $14,725
2021 $231 (1.7%) $13,592 (98.3%) $13,824
2022 $838 (4.8%) $16,698 (95.2%) $17,536

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Redbank Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 484th of 893 Middle schools
 0.1%
Ranks 210th of 693 High schoolsRanks 265th of 674 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Redbank Valley High School)34.115.1
 19%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Redbank Valley High School)68.263
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Redbank Valley High School)13.26.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Redbank Valley High School)47.964.5
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Redbank Valley High School)54.852
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Redbank Valley High School)75.935.1
 40.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Redbank Valley High School)69.765.2
 4.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Redbank Valley High School)79.366
 13.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Redbank Valley High School)24.816.4
 8.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Redbank Valley High School)47.964.5
 16.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Redbank Valley High School)62.156.6
 5.5%
   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 Students499552
 10.6%
African American53
 40%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White491541
 10.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%86.6%
 62.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Redbank Valley High School.

Redbank Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Redbank Valley Intrmd School
Elementary : Redbank Valley Primary School

Students at Redbank Valley High School are 98% White.

Redbank Valley High School ranks 265th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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