Penns Valley Area JSHS

Penns Valley Area SD
4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
662 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
662
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    633 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Penns Valley Area SD
Phone: (814)422-2000
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 110
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 115
Grade 12 102
Gender Ratio