- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aston, PA
Sun Valley Hs
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421858001915
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Hs earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Aston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Aston, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Delco Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421858001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sun Valley Hs held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.8 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421858001915 · Aston, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 13.9:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Northley Ms (748 students)
Sun Valley Hs held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.8 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sun Valley Hs
1,042 students
- Northley Ms
Northley Ms
748 students
- Pennell El Sch 415
Pennell El Sch
415 students
- Aston El Sch 405
Aston El Sch
405 students
- Coebourn El Sc 319
Coebourn El Sch
319 students
- Parkside El Sc 252
Parkside El Sch
252 students
What this shows Sun Valley Hs reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley Hs compares
Sun 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Sun Valley Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Delco Sd reports $17,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Valley Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northley Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aston El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coebourn El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Valley Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Aston
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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Hs
How many students attend Sun Valley Hs?
Sun Valley Hs has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Hs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley Hs?
32.7% of students at Sun Valley Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Hs?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Hs is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Aston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Hs?
Sun Valley Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Sun Valley Hs rank among public schools in Aston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Aston, 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 Aston on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Delco Sd?
Besides Sun Valley Hs, Penn-Delco Sd also operates Northley Ms (748 students), Pennell El Sch (415 students), and Aston El Sch (405 students). See the Penn-Delco Sd district page for the complete list.