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Valley JSHS

New Kensington-Arnold SD · Westmoreland County · 703 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington, PA 15068.0

(724)337-4536

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1/10
#569
Rank 569 out of 625
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #578 · 8th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #558 · 11th percentile
Science2/10 · #541 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Valley JSHS sits in New Kensington, a small river city northeast of Pittsburgh that's seen its share of economic ups and downs but carries a strong working-class pride. The school serves a community where families tend to be deeply rooted and loyal to their hometown, though academic performance here runs below most of the state, so families with high academic priorities may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for families committed to the New Kensington area, Valley offers a tight-knit environment where students aren't just a number in a crowd.

Student Demographics

234 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
101 (43%)
African American
86 (37%)
Multiple Races
35 (15%)
Hispanic
11 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged193 (82%)
Students with Disabilities64 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

908
Enrollment
67.3
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

78.5%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
7.6%
AP Participation
of students
66
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 Programs7/10 · #263 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found