Summary:
The city of New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Redbank Valley High School and Redbank Valley Primary School, both part of the Redbank Valley School District. These schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the area.
Redbank Valley High School is the only high school in the district, serving grades 6-12 with an enrollment of 549 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 265th to 410th out of 674-686 Pennsylvania high schools. While its test scores are generally below the state averages in math, the school performs better in English Language Arts. Redbank Valley High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%.
Redbank Valley Primary School is the only elementary school in the district, serving grades K-2 with an enrollment of 212 students. Similar to the high school, the primary school has 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Both schools have higher-than-average spending per student, which could be a result of the high-need student population and the efforts to provide additional resources and support.
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