Delaware Valley High School

Summary:

Delaware Valley High School is a public high school located in Milford, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,418 students. This exceptional educational institution consistently delivers outstanding academic performance, serves diverse student populations effectively, and maintains a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

Delaware Valley High School consistently performs exceptionally well on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in Algebra I (71.9% vs. 41.6%), Biology (78.3% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (93.2% vs. 63.2%). The school's academic excellence is reflected in its high statewide ranking of 24 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for various subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities.

When compared to the nearby East Stroudsburg Senior High School North, Delaware Valley High School significantly outperforms it in academic measures, such as Keystone Exam proficiency rates. This highlights the relative strength of Delaware Valley High School's educational program. The school's higher per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3 may contribute to its academic success and ability to support diverse student needs, suggesting that adequate funding and resources can play a crucial role in enabling schools to deliver high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 252 Route 6 and 209
       Milford, PA  18337


(570) 296-1850

District: Delaware Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,595 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  1,399

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Delaware Valley High School ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Delaware Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delaware Valley High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delaware Valley High School is $20,595.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delaware Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Valley High School 24th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Delaware Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Delaware Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Valley School District 111th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delaware Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.21 129th 583 77.9%
2004 74.71 150th 590 74.6%
2005 70.85 171st 593 71.2%
2006 75.20 126th 604 79.1%
2007 82.46 63rd 615 89.8%
2008 75.95 120th 621 80.7%
2009 79.56 94th 632 85.1%
2010 82.10 61st 649 90.6%
2011 76.58 109th 660 83.5%
2012 85.73 38th 664 94.3%
2013 76.29 116th 591 80.4%
2014 78.46 85th 580 85.3%
2015 72.04 202nd 680 70.3%
2016 71.44 221st 677 67.4%
2017 73.81 184th 663 72.2%
2018 76.93 149th 673 77.9%
2019 77.36 151st 693 78.2%
2021 79.26 93rd 537 82.7%
2022 78.74 120th 634 81.1%
2023 88.82 49th 674 92.7%
2024 94.33 24th 686 96.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.18 6th 129 95.3%
2024 83.57 24th 150 84.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.95 51st 652 92.2%
2024 97.48 12th 664 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.33 19th 665 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.46 30th 502 94.0%
2024 96.36 19th 513 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.30 27th 662 95.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.30 12th 252 95.2%
2024 97.10 9th 274 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Delaware Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.01 83rd 577 85.6%
2024 94.53 20th 595 96.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delaware Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 598 6 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1989 610 6 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1990 652 6 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1991 697 9 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1992 701 8 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 752
1993 744 9 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1994 789 16 6 31 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1995 956 14 2 47 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
1996 956 14 2 47 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
1997 1048 15 5 43 6 n/a n/a 0 1117
1998 1109 17 8 52 4 n/a n/a 0 1190
1999 1176 23 12 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
2000 1243 28 9 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1309
2001 1264 37 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1341
2002 1416 47 14 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1527
2003 1416 47 14 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1527
2004 1566 51 18 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1703
2005 1633 44 16 77 2 n/a n/a 0 1772
2006 1732 48 21 76 3 n/a n/a 0 1880
2007 1746 54 14 104 7 n/a n/a 0 1925
2008 1736 53 14 119 5 n/a n/a 10 1937
2009 1657 60 15 126 6 n/a n/a 23 1887
2010 1626 57 13 157 4 n/a n/a 13 1870
2011 1555 65 12 167 2 0 22 0 1823
2012 1491 53 17 166 4 1 31 0 1763
2013 1457 52 19 155 3 1 33 0 1720
2014 1358 50 26 148 7 1 35 0 1625
2015 1348 42 29 134 9 2 30 0 1594
2016 1298 45 36 149 7 1 40 0 1576
2017 1298 36 34 149 8 1 41 0 1567
2018 1309 25 37 146 7 2 44 0 1570
2019 1270 29 36 160 6 1 47 0 1549
2020 1247 30 34 153 4 0 49 0 1517
2021 1198 31 37 165 2 1 44 0 1478
2022 1155 29 27 177 1 0 54 0 1443
2023 1119 36 26 184 2 0 51 0 1418
2024 1083 38 29 187 2 0 60 0 1399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delaware Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 615 43.0 14.3 n/a
1989 645 45.0 14.3 n/a
1990 682 49.0 13.9 0
1991 743 50.0 14.8 n/a
1992 752 51.0 14.7 n/a
1993 783 50.2 15.6 n/a
1994 842 52.2 16.1 n/a
1995 1025 63.5 16.1 n/a
1996 1025 63.5 16.1 n/a
1997 1117 74.5 15.0 n/a
1998 1190 78.0 15.3 n/a
1999 1253 83.0 15.1 n/a
2000 1309 84.0 15.6 12.2
2001 1341 89.0 15.1 12.4
2002 1527 103.8 14.7 13.6
2003 1527 103.8 14.7 13.6
2004 1703 108.0 15.8 11.3
2005 1772 115.9 15.3 11.7
2006 1880 123.6 15.2 15.1
2007 1925 129.9 14.8 15.7
2008 1937 131.7 14.7 16.5
2009 1887 144.9 13.0 17
2010 1870 135.9 13.7 22.8
2011 1823 125.4 14.5 24.2
2012 1763 121.5 14.5 23
2013 1720 122.1 14.0 22.6
2014 1625 116.8 13.9 26.8
2015 1594 116.0 13.7 32
2016 1576 115.0 13.7 33.6
2017 1567 115.1 13.6 31.5
2018 1570 116.1 13.5 29.6
2019 1549 115.2 13.4 34.7
2020 1517 110.6 13.7 31.9
2021 1478 112.4 13.1 36.7
2022 1443 113.3 12.7 34.6
2023 1418 114.9 12.3 37.4
2024 1399 109.8 12.7 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delaware Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 615 43.0 14.3 n/a
1989 645 45.0 14.3 n/a
1990 682 49.0 13.9 0
1991 743 50.0 14.8 n/a
1992 752 51.0 14.7 n/a
1993 783 50.2 15.6 n/a
1994 842 52.2 16.1 n/a
1995 1025 63.5 16.1 n/a
1996 1025 63.5 16.1 n/a
1997 1117 74.5 15.0 n/a
1998 1190 78.0 15.3 n/a
1999 1253 83.0 15.1 n/a
2000 1309 84.0 15.6 12.2
2001 1341 89.0 15.1 12.4
2002 1527 103.8 14.7 13.6
2003 1527 103.8 14.7 13.6
2004 1703 108.0 15.8 11.3
2005 1772 115.9 15.3 11.7
2006 1880 123.6 15.2 15.1
2007 1925 129.9 14.8 15.7
2008 1937 131.7 14.7 16.5
2009 1887 144.9 13.0 17
2010 1870 135.9 13.7 22.8
2011 1823 125.4 14.5 24.2
2012 1763 121.5 14.5 23
2013 1720 122.1 14.0 22.6
2014 1625 116.8 13.9 26.8
2015 1594 116.0 13.7 32
2016 1576 115.0 13.7 33.6
2017 1567 115.1 13.6 31.5
2018 1570 116.1 13.5 29.6
2019 1549 115.2 13.4 34.7
2020 1517 110.6 13.7 31.9
2021 1478 112.4 13.1 36.7
2022 1443 113.3 12.7 34.6
2023 1418 114.9 12.3 37.4
2024 1399 109.8 12.7 40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delaware Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $357 (2.0%) $17,590 (98.0%) $17,947
2020 $375 (2.0%) $18,551 (98.0%) $18,926
2021 $967 (4.8%) $19,354 (95.2%) $20,320
2022 $630 (3.1%) $19,965 (96.9%) $20,595

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 693 High schoolsRanks 49th of 674 High schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Delaware Valley High School)77.748
 29.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Delaware Valley High School)72.772.7
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Delaware Valley High School)85.589.1
 3.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15491418
 8.5%
African American2936
 24.1%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian3626
 27.8%
Hispanic160184
 15%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12701119
 11.9%
Two or More Races4751
 8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%37.4%
 2.6%


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Students at Delaware Valley High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes! Delaware Valley High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,399 students attended Delaware Valley High School.


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