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Panther Valley JSHS

Panther Valley SD · Carbon County · 912 Coal Region Way, Lansford, PA 18232.0

(570)645-2171

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2/10
#527
Rank 527 out of 625
Top 84%
English Language Arts2/10 · #505 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #543 · 13th percentile
Science2/10 · #510 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the coal region of Carbon County, Panther Valley JSHS serves a tight-knit community in Lansford where school pride and local identity run deep. Families here tend to be rooted in the area, and the school reflects the working-class character of the surrounding small towns — a place where relationships between teachers and students often span years. Families looking for a close community feel in a quiet, rural Pennsylvania setting may find Panther Valley a comfortable fit, even as the school works to build on its academic outcomes.

Student Demographics

250 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
168 (67%)
Hispanic
37 (15%)
African American
27 (11%)
Multiple Races
17 (7%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged202 (81%)
Students with Disabilities54 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

770
Enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

79.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.3%
AP Participation
of students
10
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #492 · 26th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.