Shenandoah Valley Junior Senior High School is a small suburban, public junior senior high school located at 805 West Centre Street in Shenandoah in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 443 pupils in 7th through 12th grades.
Serving 539 students in grades 7-12, Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 539 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2380 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
63%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
34%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2380 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
539 students attend Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Shenandoah Valley School District.
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