QUAKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Quaker Valley HS is a public high school that is part of the Quaker Valley SD school district, located in Leetsdale, PA with about 644 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Quaker 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.
Quaker Valley High School, located in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Quaker Valley School District, a suburban community situated along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the region. It offers a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programming, and a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience.
Beyond academics, Quaker Valley High School is characterized by a supportive, student-centered culture that emphasizes character development and community engagement. The school leverages its relatively small size to provide personalized attention, allowing faculty and staff to build strong relationships with students. With a focus on preparing graduates for higher education and professional success, the school maintains a reputation for being an innovative learning environment that balances traditional values with modern, forward-thinking pedagogical strategies.
For more information, contact Quaker Valley HS at (412) 749-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leetsdale, PA 15056-1200
(412) 749-6000
QUAKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Leetsdale, PA with about 644 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Quaker Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 644
- Teachers:
- 47.4
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 644 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending QUAKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.