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Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 75 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 89% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Penns Valley Area School District. With 649 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, this school consistently performs well, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 76 out of 606 districts in the state.

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on standardized tests like the PSSA and Keystone Exams, significantly exceeding state averages. The school also maintains an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 93.2% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate of 0.4% to 1.6%. Notably, the school performs well across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, ranking in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania high schools in these categories.

Compared to nearby schools like Mifflin County High School, Central Mountain High School, and Bald Eagle Area Middle School/Senior High School, Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School stands out with its consistently high performance and strong metrics. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $17,399 to $20,348, and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic excellence and support for students.

632

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,444

Per pupil spending ?

39.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875-9403

(814) 422-2000

District: Penns Valley Area School District

Feeder schools for Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School
	Miles Township Elementary School
	Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intrmd School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (56% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓99% 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 school56%

District avg62%

Pennsylvania avg46%

Middle school

269^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

75^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

See the entire ranking list of Pennsylvania High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

76^th of 606Penns Valley Area 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	269 of 873	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	82.9	118 of 891	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	83 of 893	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	78.0	160 of 883	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	63.0	279 of 797	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	163 of 891	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	358 of 861	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.3	366 of 877	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.8	221 of 870	74.6%	★★★★☆
2015	66.9	275 of 835	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.0	141 of 728	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	87 of 758	88.5%	★★★★☆
2012	75.3	198 of 834	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	73.0	216 of 825	73.8%	★★★★☆
2010	71.0	232 of 805	71.2%	★★★★☆
2009	60.4	355 of 770	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.4	448 of 753	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.1	373 of 749	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.5	419 of 736	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.3	446 of 687	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	73.2	187 of 663	71.8%	★★★★☆
2003	79.2	129 of 643	79.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	56.1	188 of 643	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	167 of 672	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	130 of 660	80.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	341 of 835	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.4	178 of 860	79.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.1	348 of 843	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	176 of 877	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	80 of 874	90.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	215 of 839	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	84 of 870	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.2	311 of 649	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.1	140 of 673	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	93 of 681	86.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	75 of 681	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	142 of 686	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	36 of 674	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	72 of 634	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	48.5	350 of 537	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.9	90 of 693	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	85.4	49 of 673	92.7%	★★★★★
2017	84.0	63 of 663	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	75.5	161 of 677	76.2%	★★★★☆
2015	81.5	88 of 680	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	85.5	50 of 580	91.4%	★★★★★
2013	75.6	120 of 591	79.7%	★★★★☆
2012	85.6	40 of 664	94.0%	★★★★★
2011	72.0	182 of 660	72.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.5	67 of 649	89.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.7	172 of 632	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	57.2	320 of 621	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.2	253 of 615	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.0	253 of 604	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	34.5	467 of 593	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	68.0	197 of 590	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2003	52.1	339 of 583	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	61 of 524	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	41.6	257 of 513	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.7	89 of 502	82.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	139 of 657	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	184 of 665	72.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.1	71 of 651	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	151 of 664	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	92.9	24 of 652	96.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	59 of 660	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	78.6	126 of 662	81.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	104 of 583	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	163 of 595	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	52 of 577	91.0%	★★★★★

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)

Middle school

Male (2025)74th percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2025)71st percentile~ school

Female (2025)59th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile-17 vs school

High school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)89th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature79%+17 vs state

Algebra I68%+24 vs state

Biology65%+15 vs state

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Math44%~ state avg

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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
Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4545 Penns Valley Road	Spring Mills	16875	Centre County	Penns Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 422-2000	632	49	12.9	39.9%	603 (95.4%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	85.3	75^th of 681 public high schools	89.0%		77	142^nd of 686 public high schools	79.3%	67	68.4	64.6	79.2		51.6	35.5	43.7		50.5	40.0	45.3	$21,444	$1,612	$19,832
Central PA Institute of Science and Technology	Public	9-12	540 North Harrison Road	Pleasant Gap	16823	Centre County	Central PA Institute of Science and Technology	No	No	No	No	(814) 359-2793	5	16	.3		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bellefonte Area High School	Public	9-12	830 E Bishop St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-4833	850	60	14.2	30.2%	775 (91.2%)	5 (0.6%)	23 (2.7%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (4.2%)	68.3	229^th of 681 public high schools	66.4%		57	325^th of 686 public high schools	52.6%	96	53.3	56.1	67.2									$15,215	$00	$15,215
Bald Eagle Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	710 S Eagle Valley Rd	Wingate	16823	Centre County	Bald Eagle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-4868	832	66	12.5	43.6%	795 (95.6%)	9 (1.1%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	76.2	152^nd of 681 public high schools	77.7%		79	119^th of 686 public high schools	82.7%	33	61.6	61.6	68.7	55.7	39.0	23.2	39.1	48.1	39.8	42.6	43.4	$20,672	$1,163	$19,509
Keystone Central Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	64 Keystone Central Dr	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 748-6584	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central Mountain High School	Public	9-12	64 Keystone Central Dr	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	1,013	60	16.9	106.7%	915 (90.3%)	15 (1.5%)	40 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.8%)	37.2	472^nd of 681 public high schools	30.7%		35.8	485^th of 686 public high schools	29.3%	13	34.6	39.0	54.0									$24,102	$2,865	$21,237
Mifflin County High School	Public	10-12	501 Sixth Street	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 242-0240	1,032	74	13.9	54.8%	938 (90.9%)	19 (1.8%)	53 (5.1%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.5%)	47.6	400^th of 681 public high schools	41.3%		52	370^th of 686 public high schools	46.1%	30	36.5	49.4	57.9									$20,498	$2,845	$17,653
State College Area High School	Public	8-12	650 Westerly Pkwy	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-1111	2,402	207	11.5	21.5%	1,821 (75.8%)	72 (3.0%)	131 (5.5%)	187 (7.8%)	6 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	182 (7.6%)	96	14^th of 681 public high schools	97.9%		94	25^th of 686 public high schools	96.4%	11	84.5	83.6	88.5									$23,679	$129	$23,550
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology	Public	9-12	700 Pitt Street	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 248-3933	5	15	.3		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 632 students attended Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School.

Is Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 75^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School in?

Penns Valley Area School District

What schools feed into Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School?

Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centre Hall-Potter Elementary School
Elementary : Miles Township Elementary School
Elementary : Penns Valley Area Elementary and Intrmd School

What is the racial makeup of Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

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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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