- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monaca, PA
Central Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420082407319
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monaca · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley Hs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monaca, PA.
School address
District: Central Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420082407319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Central Valley Hs held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420082407319 · Monaca, PA High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 15.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley Ms (504 students)
Central Valley Hs held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Valley Hs
721 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley Ms
504 students
- Center Grange
Center Grange Primary School
496 students
- Todd Lane El S
Todd Lane El Sch
493 students
What this shows Central Valley Hs reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Hs compares
Central Valley Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Central Valley Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley Sd reports $19,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Grange Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Monaca
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Hs
How many students attend Central Valley Hs?
Central Valley Hs has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monaca, PA. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Hs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley Hs?
21.9% of students at Central Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Hs is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Monaca, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Hs?
Central Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Valley Hs rank among public schools in Monaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monaca, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Valley Sd?
Besides Central Valley Hs, Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Ms (504 students), Center Grange Primary School (496 students), and Todd Lane El Sch (493 students). See the Central Valley Sd district page for the complete list.