Enrollment
721
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420082407319
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monaca · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Valley Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Valley Hs
Central Valley Hs is a mid-sized high school in Monaca, Pennsylvania, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Monaca's high schools, it stands alongside Beaver County Ctc (8 students): Central Valley Hs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Ms (504 students) and Center Grange Primary School (496 students) alongside Central Valley Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Valley Hs compares
Central Valley Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley Sd, which includes Central Valley Hs.
$14,984
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.5%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Monaca on the city page.
Is Central Valley Hs a good school?
Central Valley Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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