PENNS VALLEY AREA JSHS
Penns Valley Area JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Penns Valley Area SD school district, located in Spring Mills, PA with about 664 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 47 teachers, Penns Valley Area JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School, located in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Penns Valley Area School District. Situated in a rural community in Centre County, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The institution is known for its commitment to balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular offerings, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths.
Beyond its academic program, the school plays a central role in the social and cultural life of the surrounding Penns Valley region. The campus fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing student participation in athletics, music, arts, and career and technical education (CTE) initiatives. By focusing on both personal development and academic achievement, Penns Valley Area JSHS strives to maintain a supportive environment that reflects the values of its local community while equipping students with the skills necessary for success in a modern landscape.
For more information, contact Penns Valley Area JSHS at (814) 422-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spring Mills, PA 16875-9403
(814) 422-2000
PENNS VALLEY AREA JSHS is a public Title I school in Spring Mills, PA with about 664 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Penns Valley Area SD
- Total Students:
- 664
- Teachers:
- 47.75
- 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 school
- 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 664 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNS VALLEY AREA JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.