Summary:
The 16036 zip code is home to a single high school, Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School, which serves students in the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 203 out of 681 schools in 2024-2025 to 391 out of 686 schools in 2023-2024. While the school's 11th-grade students performed better than the district and state averages on the Keystone Exams in Literature, its 7th-grade students fell below the district and state averages on the PSSA Math exam.
Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School has a four-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4%. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 54.18% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the district's relatively high spending per student ($27,215), the school's mixed academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student success.
Overall, Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School's performance is a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and has some subject areas where students perform above the district and state averages, it also faces challenges in other areas, particularly in relation to the socioeconomic status of its student population. The school and district may need to evaluate their strategies and resource allocation to address these issues and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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