Is Schuylkill Valley High School a good school?

Schuylkill Valley High School ranks 308 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Schuylkill Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 687 students attended Schuylkill Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Schuylkill Valley High School?

Students at Schuylkill Valley High School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Schuylkill Valley High School?

Schuylkill Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Schuylkill Valley Elementary School Middle : Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Schuylkill Valley High School

Summary:

Schuylkill Valley High School is a public high school located in Leesport, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 666 students. The school is part of the Schuylkill Valley School District, which is ranked 294 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schuylkill Valley High School has shown a mixed performance on the Keystone Exams, with varying proficiency rates across different subject areas and years. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state averages, at 51.7% in Algebra I, 52.3% in Biology, and 57.4% in Literature. However, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were lower, at 21.3% in Algebra I, 46.6% in Biology, and 67.1% in Literature. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 97.4% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.2% to 1.6%. The school's student population is diverse, with 26.13% to 26.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high schools, Antietam Middle School/High School and Muhlenberg High School generally perform worse than Schuylkill Valley High School, while Fleetwood Senior High School and Wilson High School outperform it. The school's fluctuating performance on the Keystone Exams and the decrease in per-student spending over the years may be areas of concern, as they could impact the school's ability to maintain consistent academic achievement and provide adequate resources for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

929 Lakeshore Dr
Leesport, PA 19533-8631

(610) 926-1706

District: Schuylkill Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,256

Feeder schools for Schuylkill Valley High School:

Elementary:	Schuylkill Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Schuylkill Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 687

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

12.5%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schuylkill Valley High School ranks better than 55.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Schuylkill Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (80.9%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schuylkill Valley High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Schuylkill Valley High School employs 44.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schuylkill Valley High School is $14,256.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schuylkill Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuylkill Valley High School 308^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Schuylkill Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Schuylkill Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schuylkill Valley School District 294^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schuylkill Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	74.81	134^th	583	77.0%
2004	78.10	121^st	590	79.5%
2005	82.53	71^st	593	88.0%
2006	73.57	144^th	604	76.2%
2007	79.04	87^th	615	85.9%
2008	75.99	119^th	621	80.8%
2009	71.00	180^th	632	71.5%
2010	70.75	178^th	649	72.6%
2011	74.90	137^th	660	79.2%
2012	74.56	146^th	664	78.0%
2013	78.42	96^th	591	83.8%
2014	44.24	393^rd	580	32.2%
2015	60.09	344^th	680	49.4%
2016	59.30	361^st	677	46.7%
2017	56.92	369^th	663	44.3%
2018	73.50	201^st	673	70.1%
2019	71.31	214^th	693	69.1%
2021	67.73	204^th	537	62.0%
2022	74.14	174^th	634	72.6%
2023	51.14	372^nd	674	44.8%
2024	58.84	308^th	686	55.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.30	424^th	652	35.0%
2024	44.18	383^rd	664	42.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.74	286^th	665	57.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.24	210^th	502	58.2%
2024	56.87	176^th	513	65.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.09	297^th	662	55.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.26	169^th	252	32.9%
2024	56.07	109^th	274	60.2%

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Rank History for White students at Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.71	343^rd	577	40.6%
2024	47.32	327^th	595	45.0%

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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 Schuylkill 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	628	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	-16	616
1989	604	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1990	587	2	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1991	588	2	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1992	593	3	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1993	592	3	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1994	615	3	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1995	564	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	564	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	575	2	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	585
1998	577	1	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	591
1999	581	1	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2000	580	2	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2001	587	4	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2002	611	10	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2003	611	10	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2004	615	10	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2005	630	10	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
2006	632	9	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2007	637	12	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2008	671	16	7	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
2009	624	22	5	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2010	639	28	6	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
2011	599	28	6	35	0	0	0	0	668
2012	558	24	6	41	0	0	1	0	630
2013	564	28	4	49	0	1	1	0	647
2014	544	20	6	40	1	1	4	0	616
2015	550	14	8	48	2	0	7	0	629
2016	550	17	11	57	1	1	6	0	643
2017	531	17	9	56	1	2	7	0	623
2018	505	20	6	63	2	2	6	0	604
2019	501	24	7	65	0	2	7	0	606
2020	511	25	6	74	1	1	7	0	625
2021	525	23	7	82	1	0	5	0	643
2022	568	24	6	85	0	0	5	0	688
2023	545	16	9	86	0	3	7	0	666
2024	556	23	11	86	0	3	8	0	687

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 Schuylkill Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	616	44.6	13.8	n/a
1989	615	43.0	14.3	n/a
1990	602	44.3	13.5	0
1991	604	46.6	12.9	n/a
1992	608	44.5	13.6	n/a
1993	609	44.0	13.8	n/a
1994	629	46.0	13.7	n/a
1995	572	39.0	14.7	n/a
1996	572	39.0	14.7	n/a
1997	585	42.5	13.8	n/a
1998	591	41.0	14.4	n/a
1999	595	41.0	14.5	n/a
2000	596	41.0	14.5	4.7
2001	605	42.0	14.4	5
2002	636	45.8	13.9	7.5
2003	636	45.8	13.9	7.5
2004	641	46.5	13.8	7
2005	662	46.3	14.3	7.3
2006	651	46.3	14.1	11.7
2007	675	47.0	14.4	13.3
2008	722	49.1	14.7	18.3
2009	681	49.3	13.8	21
2010	710	50.4	14.0	14.9
2011	668	50.6	13.1	16.5
2012	630	48.7	12.9	16.7
2013	647	48.5	13.3	14.2
2014	616	48.1	12.7	16.1
2015	629	48.0	13.1	20.7
2016	643	48.0	13.3	23.5
2017	623	48.2	12.9	26
2018	604	50.2	12.0	26.5
2019	606	48.2	12.5	24.8
2020	625	47.0	13.2	24.8
2021	643	49.7	12.9	26.3
2022	688	47.7	14.4	26.9
2023	666	46.7	14.2	26.1
2024	687	44.8	15.3	37.6

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 Schuylkill Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	616	44.6	13.8	n/a
1989	615	43.0	14.3	n/a
1990	602	44.3	13.5	0
1991	604	46.6	12.9	n/a
1992	608	44.5	13.6	n/a
1993	609	44.0	13.8	n/a
1994	629	46.0	13.7	n/a
1995	572	39.0	14.7	n/a
1996	572	39.0	14.7	n/a
1997	585	42.5	13.8	n/a
1998	591	41.0	14.4	n/a
1999	595	41.0	14.5	n/a
2000	596	41.0	14.5	4.7
2001	605	42.0	14.4	5
2002	636	45.8	13.9	7.5
2003	636	45.8	13.9	7.5
2004	641	46.5	13.8	7
2005	662	46.3	14.3	7.3
2006	651	46.3	14.1	11.7
2007	675	47.0	14.4	13.3
2008	722	49.1	14.7	18.3
2009	681	49.3	13.8	21
2010	710	50.4	14.0	14.9
2011	668	50.6	13.1	16.5
2012	630	48.7	12.9	16.7
2013	647	48.5	13.3	14.2
2014	616	48.1	12.7	16.1
2015	629	48.0	13.1	20.7
2016	643	48.0	13.3	23.5
2017	623	48.2	12.9	26
2018	604	50.2	12.0	26.5
2019	606	48.2	12.5	24.8
2020	625	47.0	13.2	24.8
2021	643	49.7	12.9	26.3
2022	688	47.7	14.4	26.9
2023	666	46.7	14.2	26.1
2024	687	44.8	15.3	37.6

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 Schuylkill Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.1%)	$21,347 (99.9%)	$21,376
2020	$338 (1.8%)	$18,722 (98.2%)	$19,060
2021	$444 (2.3%)	$19,195 (97.7%)	$19,640
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$14,256 (100.0%)	$14,256

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Schuylkill Valley 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 214^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 372^nd of 674 High schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Schuylkill Valley High School)	79.2	21.3	57.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Schuylkill Valley High School)	66.9	46.6	20.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Schuylkill Valley High School)	78.2	67.1	11.1%
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	606	666	9.9%
African American	24	16	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	65	86	32.3%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	501	545	8.8%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.8%	26.1%	1.4%

Schools Near Schuylkill Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th 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 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
Schuylkill Valley High School	Public	9-12	929 Lakeshore Dr	Leesport	19533	Berks County	Schuylkill Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 926-1706	687	45	15.3	37.6%	556 (80.9%)	23 (3.3%)	86 (12.5%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.2%)	58.8	308^th of 686 public high schools	55.1%		51.1	372^nd of 674 public high schools	44.8%	64	51.7	52.3	57.4									$14,256	$00	$14,256
Muhlenberg High School	Public	10-12	400 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-8078	1,169	66	17.7	100.0%	323 (27.6%)	80 (6.8%)	727 (62.2%)	12 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.1%)	20	555^th of 686 public high schools	19.1%		16.4	570^th of 674 public high schools	15.4%	15	28.3	21.8	42.3									$16,060	$1,894	$14,166
Berks Career and Technology Center-West Campus	Public	9-12	1057 County Welfare Road	Leesport	19533	Berks County	Berks Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 374-4073	13	29	.4	76.9%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2615 Warren Road	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-7300	25	33	.7	4,688.0%	12 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Fleetwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	803 N Richmond St	Fleetwood	19522	Berks County	Fleetwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 944-7656	759	63	12.0	34.9%	581 (76.5%)	29 (3.8%)	125 (16.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	71.8	191^st of 686 public high schools	72.2%		80.4	110^th of 674 public high schools	83.7%	81	51.4	56.7	73.5									$12,781	$210	$12,571
Reading Senior High School	Public	9-12	801 N 13th St	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 371-5705	4,779	254	18.8	100.4%	179 (3.7%)	346 (7.2%)	4,163 (87.1%)	9 (0.2%)	2 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	79 (1.7%)	10.4	597^th of 686 public high schools	13.0%		11.6	592^nd of 674 public high schools	12.2%	5	12.0	21.0	36.1									$00	$00	$00
Antietam Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	2310 Cumberland Ave	Reading	19606	Berks County	Antietam School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 779-3545	551	37	14.8	99.5%	197 (35.8%)	35 (6.4%)	292 (53.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	46.8	417^th of 686 public high schools	39.2%		42.5	442^nd of 674 public high schools	34.4%	25	30.2	46.0	64.5	14.7	2.6	8.6	28.6	28.6	33.8	27.3	30.4	$14,072	$397	$13,675
Hamburg Area High School	Public	9-12	701 Windsor Street	Hamburg	19526	Berks County	Hamburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 562-3861	687	51	13.6	49.3%	586 (85.3%)	8 (1.2%)	68 (9.9%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	42.3	452^nd of 686 public high schools	34.1%		50	381^st of 674 public high schools	43.5%	71	37.2	34.0	62.0									$18,663	$549	$18,114
Wilson High School	Public	9-12	2601 Grandview Boulevard	West Lawn	19609	Berks County	Wilson School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 670-0180	2,132	125	17.1	42.4%	1,196 (56.1%)	166 (7.8%)	568 (26.6%)	108 (5.1%)	9 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (4.0%)	59.6	299^th of 686 public high schools	56.4%		69.7	209^th of 674 public high schools	69.0%	90	37.6	52.1	71.4									$15,673	$951	$14,722
Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	630 Evans Ave	Wyomissing	19610	Berks County	Wyomissing Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 374-0739	938	81	11.5	42.2%	547 (58.3%)	54 (5.8%)	270 (28.8%)	26 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.1%)	69.1	210^th of 686 public high schools	69.4%		62.2	272^nd of 674 public high schools	59.6%	62	50.0	52.9	74.0	33.3	28.3	30.8	61.1	61.1	58.0	55.3	56.6	$20,241	$304	$19,938

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