Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District

The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary and Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School. The data shows that the high school is the standout performer in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, better graduation rates, and generally stronger test scores compared to the elementary school and state averages.

Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the elementary school has a 3-star rating. The high school also boasts a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate. In terms of test scores, the high school has mixed performance, with higher proficiency in Literature but lower proficiency in Algebra I and Biology compared to the district and state. In contrast, the elementary school maintains relatively consistent and above-average proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, particularly in the upper grades.

Both schools have a significant proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional resources and support to address the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population. The high school also has a higher spending per student of $27,215 compared to $22,034 for the elementary school, which may suggest a focus on supporting the upper grades. Overall, the data suggests that the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District is providing a solid educational foundation, with the high school standing out as the stronger performer in the district.