Enrollment
747
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley View Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley View Hs
Valley View Hs is a mid-sized high school in Archbald, Pennsylvania, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 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.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Valley View Sd also operates Valley View Ms (565 students) and Valley View Intrmd Sch (548 students) alongside Valley View 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 Valley View Hs compares
Valley View 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,480
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Sd, which includes Valley View Hs.
$14,480
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Archbald on the city page.
Is Valley View Hs a good school?
Valley View Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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