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Penns Valley Area JSHS

Penns Valley Area SD · Centre County · 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875.0

(814)422-2000

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9/10
#66
Rank 66 out of 625
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #70 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #77 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #97 · 84th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Centre County, Penns Valley Area Junior-Senior High School serves a tight-knit rural community that punches well above its size academically, landing in the top 10% of Pennsylvania schools. Families who want strong test scores without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a suburban district tend to thrive here — it's the kind of place where teachers know students by name and kids are involved in everything from FFA to sports. Spring Mills itself is quiet and unhurried, just a short drive from State College, so you get that small-town feel with Penn State's cultural amenities closer than you'd expect.

Student Demographics

183 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
172 (94%)
Hispanic
5 (3%)
Multiple Races
5 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (38%)
Students with Disabilities31 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

632
Enrollment
47.2
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

99.1%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
13.7%
AP Participation
of students
91
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 Programs1/10 · #615 · 8th percentile

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