- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Archbald, PA
Valley View Hs
Federal NCES profile for Valley View 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 422465006775
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Archbald · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Archbald, PA.
School address
District: Valley View Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422465006775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Valley View Hs held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 422465006775 · Archbald, PA High · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Ms (565 students)
Valley View Hs held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Valley View Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley View Hs
747 students
- Valley View Ms
Valley View Ms
565 students
- Valley View In
Valley View Intrmd Sch
548 students
- Valley View El
Valley View El Ctr
522 students
What this shows Valley View Hs reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Hs compares
Valley View 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Valley View Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley View Sd reports $15,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Hs
How many students attend Valley View Hs?
Valley View Hs has 747 students enrolled. It is a high school in Archbald, PA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Hs is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Hs?
24.3% of students at Valley View Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Hs?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Hs is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Archbald, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Hs?
Valley View Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Valley View Hs rank among public schools in Archbald?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Archbald, 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 Valley View Sd?
Besides Valley View Hs, Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Ms (565 students), Valley View Intrmd Sch (548 students), and Valley View El Ctr (522 students). See the Valley View Sd district page for the complete list.