Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Schuylkill Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schuylkill Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Schuylkill Valley High School's student population of 687 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Schuylkill Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schuylkill Valley High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuylkill Valley High School's ranking?
Schuylkill Valley High School is ranked #152 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schuylkill Valley High School often compared to?
Schuylkill Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamburg Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schuylkill Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Schuylkill Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schuylkill Valley High School?
687 students attend Schuylkill Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Schuylkill Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuylkill Valley High School?
Schuylkill Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schuylkill Valley High School offer ?
Schuylkill Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schuylkill Valley High School part of?
Schuylkill Valley High School is part of Schuylkill Valley School District.
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