VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Valley View HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Valley View SD school district, located in Archbald, PA with about 739 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 55 teachers, Valley View 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.

Valley View High School, located at 1 Columbus Drive in Archbald, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Valley View School District. Situated in Lackawanna County, the school is known for being a central hub for the communities of Archbald, Jessup, and Blakely. The campus facilities support a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, playing a significant role in the local community’s identity.

Academically and athletically, Valley View High School maintains a competitive reputation within the region. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including college-preparatory courses, vocational opportunities, and robust athletic programs, most notably their football and basketball teams, which often draw strong community support. As a pillar of the Archbald area, the high school emphasizes student development through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and active participation in school-sponsored events and regional competitions.

For more information, contact Valley View HS at (570) 876-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403-1538
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VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Archbald, PA with about 739 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Valley View SD
Total Students:
739
Teachers:
55.85
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 739 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.