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Valley View High School

Q: Is Valley View High School a good school?

Valley View High School ranks 100 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 85% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Located in Archbald, Pennsylvania, Valley View High School is a public high school serving 735 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Valley View School District, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley View High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 80% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Literature, 68.3% in Biology, and 55.1% in Algebra I, all exceeding state averages. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 72nd out of 660 Pennsylvania high schools for male students, 64th out of 276 for African American students, and 74th out of 287 for Hispanic students. Additionally, the school maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 96.2%, and low dropout rates, from 0.6% to 1.6%.

When compared to nearby high schools, Valley View High School stands out as a top performer. For example, Abington Heights High School, located 8.58 miles away, is ranked 37th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools, while Valley View High School is not far behind at 100th. Similarly, Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, located 4.83 miles away, is ranked 134th, trailing Valley View High School. The school's increased spending per student, from $14,283 in 2020-2021 to $17,056 in 2022-2023, may have contributed to its strong academic performance.

747

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,564

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403-1538

(570) 876-4110

District: Valley View School District

Feeder schools for Valley View High School:

Elementary:	Valley View Elementary Center
	Valley View Intrmd School
Middle:	Valley View Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

10.3%

African American:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2014 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (68% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Pennsylvania avg52%

100^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

268^th of 606Valley View School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.9	100 of 681	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	127 of 686	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	115 of 674	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	161 of 634	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	184 of 693	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	66.3	304 of 673	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.6	271 of 663	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.4	233 of 677	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.9	181 of 680	73.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.1	190 of 580	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.3	107 of 591	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	163 of 664	75.5%	★★★★☆
2011	70.9	200 of 660	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.1	128 of 649	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	62.5	248 of 632	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.6	282 of 621	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.6	283 of 615	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.3	207 of 604	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.8	138 of 593	76.7%	★★★★☆
2004	60.7	260 of 590	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2003	55.1	315 of 583	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.0	64 of 276	76.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	271 of 524	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.5	135 of 513	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	163 of 502	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	162 of 657	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	89 of 665	86.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	74 of 287	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	67 of 274	75.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	75 of 651	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	61.4	244 of 664	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.1	188 of 652	71.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	72 of 660	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	178 of 662	73.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	75 of 583	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	139 of 595	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	112 of 577	80.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)89th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile~ school

African American (2025)77th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)74th percentile-11 vs school

Disabled (2025)48th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature80%+18 vs state

Biology68%+19 vs state

Algebra I55%+11 vs state

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by a student
Sunday, November 5, 2017

Very political. If you don't know someone then you don't get picked for different activities. Teachers dress like they're going out on a date. And girls wear clothing that is not appropriate for their age. School more concerned about football then other sports or band. Close Quote

Schools Near Valley View High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-4110	747	52	14.4	37.8%	602 (80.6%)	33 (4.4%)	77 (10.3%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.3%)	81.9	100^th of 681 public high schools	85.3%		78.3	127^th of 686 public high schools	81.5%	27	55.1	68.3	80.0							$17,564	$879	$16,685
Mid Valley Secondary Center	Public	7-12	52 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 307-2123	898	57	15.7	98.2%	655 (72.9%)	35 (3.9%)	108 (12.0%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (9.2%)	69.6	218^th of 681 public high schools	68.0%		60.4	291^st of 686 public high schools	57.6%	73	47.2	60.5	71.2	21.5	36.1	29.0	37.7	48.3	43.2	$16,798	$466	$16,331
Lakeland Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1355 Lakeland Dr	Scott Township	18433	Lackawanna County	Lakeland School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 254-9485	623	48	12.9	43.3%	562 (90.2%)	17 (2.7%)	30 (4.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	78.7	134^th of 681 public high schools	80.3%		62.4	266^th of 686 public high schools	61.2%	132	51.5	68.3	77.0	46.2	10.6	28.1	56.1	49.0	52.4	$16,521	$254	$16,268
Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	101 Brooklyn Street	Carbondale	18407	Lackawanna County	Carbondale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 282-4500	736	72	10.2	65.9%	519 (70.5%)	41 (5.6%)	140 (19.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	20.9	549^th of 681 public high schools	19.4%		33	498^th of 686 public high schools	27.4%	51	24.3	23.7	48.7	17.0	9.6	12.8	28.9	26.9	27.8	$19,483	$2,058	$17,424
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public	9-12	3201 Rockwell Avenue	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	No	No	No	No	(570) 346-8471	12	28	.4	7,033.3%	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dunmore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 346-2043	674	48	13.9	99.1%	500 (74.2%)	38 (5.6%)	74 (11.0%)	38 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	50.2	373^rd of 681 public high schools	45.2%		54.1	354^th of 686 public high schools	48.4%	19	46.2	41.1	60.5	21.2	23.6	22.4	39.0	45.0	41.9	$14,755	$233	$14,522
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	63 Munchak Way	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3481	1,815	90	20.2	100.0%	610 (33.6%)	287 (15.8%)	683 (37.6%)	113 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	113 (6.2%)	18.8	556^th of 681 public high schools	18.4%		33.1	497^th of 686 public high schools	27.6%	59	22.8	27.9	43.1	46.4	50.9	48.7	69.6	81.4	75.6	$14,113	$1,212	$12,900
Western Wayne High School	Public	9-12	1970A Easton Turnpike	Lake Ariel	18436	Wayne County	Western Wayne School District	No	No	No	No	(800) 321-9973	562	44	12.6	49.1%	474 (84.3%)	7 (1.2%)	52 (9.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	66.2	246^th of 681 public high schools	63.9%		63.5	258^th of 686 public high schools	62.4%	12	50.4	53.6	68.8							$30,464	$846	$29,618
Abington Heights High School	Public	9-12	222 Noble Road	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-5300	1,115	73	15.2	1.3%	938 (84.1%)	25 (2.2%)	64 (5.7%)	64 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (1.9%)	92.1	37^th of 681 public high schools	94.6%		91.8	40^th of 686 public high schools	94.2%	3	69.3	76.0	87.5							$17,142	$461	$16,682
West Scranton High School	Public	9-12	1201 Luzerne St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3616	1,404	106	13.2	99.4%	450 (32.1%)	198 (14.1%)	615 (43.8%)	47 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	87 (6.2%)	21.7	547^th of 681 public high schools	19.7%		31.1	506^th of 686 public high schools	26.2%	41	26.4	26.8	46.3							$14,623	$1,211	$13,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View High School

How many students attend Valley View High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 747 students attended Valley View High School.

What is the racial makeup of Valley View High School?

Students at Valley View High School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Valley View High School in?

Valley View School District

Is Valley View High School a good school?

Valley View High School ranks 100^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Valley View High School?

Valley View High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley View Elementary Center
Elementary : Valley View Intrmd School
Middle : Valley View Middle School

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