Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, with 539 students. The school is part of the Shenandoah Valley School District, which is ranked 514 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a ranking between 441 and 589 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages, with only 6.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 79.5% to 87.5% over the past few years, which is below the state average, and it has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 1.6% to 2.5% in recent years. The school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 95.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Schuylkill Haven Senior High School, Blue Mountain High School, and Pottsville Area High School, Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School performs significantly worse in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and dropout rates. Despite spending more per student ($16,491 in 2021-2022) than these nearby schools, the academic outcomes at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School remain concerning, suggesting the need for comprehensive interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 805 West Centre Street
       Shenandoah, PA  17976-1401


(570) 462-1957

District: Shenandoah Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
537th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,491 Help


Feeder schools for Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Shenandoah Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.1%
White:
34.0%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 82.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior 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: Hispanic (63.1%), White (34%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School is $16,491.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School 739th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School 537th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Shenandoah Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah Valley School District 514th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.45 323rd 643 49.8%
2004 53.79 383rd 663 42.2%
2005 36.91 509th 687 25.9%
2006 43.65 487th 736 33.8%
2007 50.81 456th 749 39.1%
2008 52.26 440th 753 41.6%
2009 53.06 447th 770 41.9%
2010 57.05 413th 805 48.7%
2011 27.81 669th 825 18.9%
2012 35.45 622nd 834 25.4%
2013 15.38 638th 758 15.8%
2014 17.02 614th 728 15.7%
2015 24.79 627th 835 24.9%
2016 22.45 666th 870 23.4%
2017 26.61 635th 877 27.6%
2018 21.80 653rd 861 24.2%
2019 13.66 740th 891 16.9%
2021 17.99 648th 797 18.7%
2022 25.87 634th 883 28.2%
2023 12.30 769th 893 13.9%
2024 14.81 739th 891 17.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.23 140th 143 2.1%
2024 19.99 143rd 150 4.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.60 787th 874 10.0%
2024 16.29 746th 877 14.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.75 799th 860 7.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.31 644th 870 26.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.27 323rd 362 10.8%
2024 12.55 348th 362 3.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.01 658th 681 3.4%
2024 16.97 596th 673 11.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.75 508th 583 12.9%
2004 26.84 480th 590 18.6%
2005 20.64 510th 593 14.0%
2006 32.16 494th 604 18.2%
2007 37.39 481st 615 21.8%
2008 34.24 487th 621 21.6%
2009 21.50 548th 632 13.3%
2010 19.09 577th 649 11.1%
2011 21.77 567th 660 14.1%
2012 34.92 501st 664 24.5%
2013 39.91 429th 591 27.4%
2014 25.75 486th 580 16.2%
2015 37.73 500th 680 26.5%
2016 15.21 581st 677 14.2%
2017 20.78 543rd 663 18.1%
2018 19.33 553rd 673 17.8%
2019 13.92 589th 693 15.0%
2021 25.37 441st 537 17.9%
2022 18.88 533rd 634 15.9%
2023 21.04 550th 674 18.4%
2024 25.17 537th 686 21.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.08 537th 652 17.6%
2024 35.63 458th 664 31.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.50 573rd 665 13.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.16 493rd 502 1.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.00 458th 662 30.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.24 151st 252 40.1%
2024 35.39 173rd 274 36.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.08 544th 577 5.7%
2024 21.78 497th 595 16.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a -22 484
1989 501 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 472 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 445 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 421 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 411 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 445 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 486 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 486 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 455 7 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 423 3 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 473 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 445 6 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 409 3 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 433 5 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 433 5 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 446 6 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 454 11 2 42 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 489 9 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 461 12 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 479 19 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2009 469 21 2 65 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 456 20 2 84 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 355 12 2 79 2 0 5 0 455
2012 355 13 3 84 1 0 1 0 457
2013 319 14 4 114 1 0 1 0 453
2014 319 16 1 129 0 0 2 0 467
2015 289 18 4 130 1 0 1 0 443
2016 264 15 3 150 0 0 2 0 434
2017 285 17 6 183 0 0 2 0 493
2018 268 17 5 207 0 0 3 0 500
2019 234 16 5 225 0 0 3 0 483
2020 205 22 5 236 0 0 4 0 472
2021 191 13 3 239 0 0 5 0 451
2022 177 16 2 268 0 0 6 0 469
2023 179 10 1 340 0 0 9 0 539
2024 183 8 2 340 0 0 6 0 539

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 Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 30.5 15.8 n/a
1989 505 31.5 16.0 n/a
1990 474 32.7 14.4 0
1991 447 29.2 15.3 n/a
1992 425 27.7 15.3 n/a
1993 418 27.0 15.5 n/a
1994 449 26.0 17.3 n/a
1995 495 28.0 17.7 n/a
1996 495 28.0 17.7 n/a
1997 471 27.0 17.4 n/a
1998 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1999 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
2000 463 25.0 18.5 41.7
2001 425 27.0 15.7 42.1
2002 465 28.0 16.6 43.4
2003 465 28.0 16.6 43.4
2004 492 25.0 19.7 37.6
2005 509 28.0 18.2 39.7
2006 536 33.0 16.2 50.6
2007 530 32.0 16.6 54.5
2008 559 35.0 16.0 50.8
2009 557 36.8 15.1 56.2
2010 563 37.8 14.8 59.7
2011 455 41.0 11.0 65.1
2012 457 43.0 10.6 65.4
2013 453 37.0 12.2 70.4
2014 467 37.7 12.3 71.5
2015 443 38.0 11.6 99.3
2016 434 37.0 11.7 100
2017 493 36.7 13.4 94.7
2018 500 35.5 14.0 91.2
2019 483 36.5 13.2 95.2
2020 472 37.5 12.5 93.6
2021 451 37.5 12.0 100
2022 469 35.5 13.1 99.4
2023 539 38.5 13.9 95.5
2024 539 36.5 14.7 99.4

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 Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 30.5 15.8 n/a
1989 505 31.5 16.0 n/a
1990 474 32.7 14.4 0
1991 447 29.2 15.3 n/a
1992 425 27.7 15.3 n/a
1993 418 27.0 15.5 n/a
1994 449 26.0 17.3 n/a
1995 495 28.0 17.7 n/a
1996 495 28.0 17.7 n/a
1997 471 27.0 17.4 n/a
1998 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1999 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
2000 463 25.0 18.5 41.7
2001 425 27.0 15.7 42.1
2002 465 28.0 16.6 43.4
2003 465 28.0 16.6 43.4
2004 492 25.0 19.7 37.6
2005 509 28.0 18.2 39.7
2006 536 33.0 16.2 50.6
2007 530 32.0 16.6 54.5
2008 559 35.0 16.0 50.8
2009 557 36.8 15.1 56.2
2010 563 37.8 14.8 59.7
2011 455 41.0 11.0 65.1
2012 457 43.0 10.6 65.4
2013 453 37.0 12.2 70.4
2014 467 37.7 12.3 71.5
2015 443 38.0 11.6 99.3
2016 434 37.0 11.7 100
2017 493 36.7 13.4 94.7
2018 500 35.5 14.0 91.2
2019 483 36.5 13.2 95.2
2020 472 37.5 12.5 93.6
2021 451 37.5 12.0 100
2022 469 35.5 13.1 99.4
2023 539 38.5 13.9 95.5
2024 539 36.5 14.7 99.4

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 Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $101 (0.8%) $13,288 (99.2%) $13,389
2020 $62 (0.4%) $14,591 (99.6%) $14,652
2021 $848 (5.6%) $14,399 (94.4%) $15,247
2022 $2,311 (14.0%) $14,180 (86.0%) $16,491

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior 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 740th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 769th of 893 Middle schools
 3.1%
Ranks 589th of 693 High schoolsRanks 550th of 674 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)14.77.6
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)41.223.3
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)5.64
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)19.728
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)26.425.4
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)29.217
 12.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)33.828
 5.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)47.245.6
 1.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)106
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)19.728
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School)33.624.2
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students483539
 11.6%
African American1610
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic225340
 51.1%
Pacific Islander00
White234179
 23.5%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%95.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School

Students at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School are 63% Hispanic, 34% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School.

Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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

Elementary : Shenandoah Valley Elementary School


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