GREAT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Great Valley HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Great Valley SD school district, located in Malvern, PA with about 1,276 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, Great Valley HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Great Valley High School, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, serves the Great Valley School District and is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and dual-enrollment opportunities. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and intellectual growth in preparation for higher education and competitive career paths.
Beyond the classroom, Great Valley High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive range of extracurricular activities. Students have access to diverse athletic programs, competitive robotics, musical ensembles, performing arts, and numerous academic and service-oriented clubs. This focus on "the whole student" helps create a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and contribute positively to both the school environment and the surrounding suburban Philadelphia community.
For more information, contact Great Valley HS at (610) 889-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Malvern, PA 19355-1134
(610) 889-1900
GREAT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Malvern, PA with about 1,276 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Great Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 1,276
- Teachers:
- 95.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,276 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.0%
- Asian
- 14.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.