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Central Valley High School

Public Grades 9-12

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 91% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Central Valley High School is a public high school located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, serving 723 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 221 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Valley High School consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 65.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 72% in Biology, and 80.3% in Literature, all well above the state averages. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 90.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Central Valley High School performs well across various student subgroups, indicating a focus on equity and inclusivity.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Beaver Area Senior High School, Central Valley High School stands out as a top performer. While Beaver Area Senior High School also performs well, it has lower proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to Central Valley High School. Central Valley High School's consistent academic excellence, high graduation rates, and inclusive environment make it a standout educational institution in the region.

721

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,927

Per pupil spending ?

36.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061-2571

(724) 775-4300

District: Central Valley School District

Feeder schools for Central Valley High School:

Elementary:	Center Grange Primary School
	Todd Lane Elementary School
Middle:	Central Valley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

African American:

8.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (73% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Pennsylvania avg52%

61^st of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

221^st of 606Central Valley 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	87.6	61 of 681	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	78.6	124 of 686	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	89.8	40 of 674	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	74.7	168 of 634	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	73 of 537	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	97 of 693	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	215 of 673	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.5	142 of 663	78.6%	★★★★☆
2016	62.6	329 of 677	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.0	347 of 680	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.6	258 of 580	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.8	190 of 591	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.3	318 of 664	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.9	332 of 660	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	70.6	69 of 284	75.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	147 of 524	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	25.9	387 of 513	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	67.0	115 of 502	77.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.8	57 of 657	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	69.9	210 of 665	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	57 of 651	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	67.2	194 of 664	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	94.6	18 of 652	97.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	76 of 660	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	91 of 662	86.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	70 of 583	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	123 of 595	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	55 of 577	90.5%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)88th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2024)76th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2025)72nd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature80%+18 vs state

Biology72%+23 vs state

Algebra I65%+21 vs state

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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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	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
Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	160 Baker Road Ext	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-4300	721	47	15.4	36.5%	608 (84.3%)	59 (8.2%)	22 (3.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.2%)	87.6	61^st of 681 public high schools	91.0%		78.6	124^th of 686 public high schools	81.9%	63	65.3	72.0	80.3									$20,927	$355	$20,572
Beaver County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	145 Poplar Avenue	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Beaver County Career & Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 728-5800	8	25	.3		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	650	41	15.6	27.8%	595 (91.5%)	14 (2.2%)	15 (2.3%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	82.4	95^th of 681 public high schools	86.0%		80.3	112^th of 686 public high schools	83.7%	17	59.7	65.8	78.3									$19,662	$628	$19,034
Freedom Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1190 Bulldog Dr	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7400	366	31	11.6	53.3%	329 (89.9%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	46.2	420^th of 681 public high schools	38.3%		51.3	379^th of 686 public high schools	44.8%	41	40.0	35.2	65.5									$17,334	$350	$16,984
Rochester High School	Public	9-12	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7500	222	18	12.1	102.3%	155 (69.8%)	44 (19.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.6%)	23.7	534^th of 681 public high schools	21.6%		50.2	388^th of 686 public high schools	43.4%	146	22.8	31.8	48.8									$25,023	$1,029	$23,994
Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Harding Avenue	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	493	35	14.2	0.6%	57 (11.6%)	337 (68.4%)	45 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.5%)	4.3	641^st of 681 public high schools	5.9%		4.9	641^st of 686 public high schools	6.6%		12.0	6.8	20.8		6.3	0.0	3.4		6.3	13.6	9.7	$13,589	$3,852	$9,737
New Brighton Area High School	Public	9-12	3202 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 846-1050	382	33	11.7	98.2%	290 (75.9%)	20 (5.2%)	12 (3.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.9%)	40.5	453^rd of 681 public high schools	33.5%		45.4	426^th of 686 public high schools	37.9%	27	36.6	46.4	50.0									$24,588	$2,098	$22,490
Hopewell Senior High School	Public	9-12	1215 Longvue Ave	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 378-8565	614	43	14.3	39.7%	536 (87.3%)	24 (3.9%)	19 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.2%)	63.5	264^th of 681 public high schools	61.2%		55.6	337^th of 686 public high schools	50.9%	73	58.9	46.9	64.1									$25,500	$367	$25,134
Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	216 Engle Rd	Industry	15052	Beaver County	Western Beaver County School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 643-8500	359	33	11.0	39.6%	328 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	78.2	138^th of 681 public high schools	79.7%		59.2	304^th of 686 public high schools	55.7%	166	62.5	56.0	77.6	41.8	39.2	28.2	36.8	72.7	58.8	60.8	64.4	$21,725	$1,605	$20,120
Ambridge Area High School	Public	9-12	909 Duss Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	705	32	22.1	98.3%	545 (77.3%)	112 (15.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	22.6	542^nd of 681 public high schools	20.4%		25.6	532^nd of 686 public high schools	22.4%	10	27.2	29.0	45.5									$15,710	$1,562	$14,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley High School

Is Central Valley High School a good school?

Yes. Central Valley High School ranks in the top 9.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What schools feed into Central Valley High School?

Central Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Center Grange Primary School
Elementary : Todd Lane Elementary School
Middle : Central Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Central Valley High School?

Students at Central Valley High School are 84% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Central Valley High School in?

Central Valley School District

How many students attend Central Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 721 students attended Central Valley High School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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