Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, Steel Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steel Valley Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Steel Valley Sr. High School's student population of 408 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Steel Valley 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 Steel Valley Sr. High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1872 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
41%
14%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel Valley Sr. High School's ranking?
Steel Valley Sr. High School is ranked #1872 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Steel Valley Sr. High School often compared to?
Steel Valley Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School?
408 students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Steel Valley Sr. High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Valley Sr. High School?
Steel Valley Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steel Valley Sr. High School offer ?
Steel Valley Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Steel Valley Sr. High School part of?
Steel Valley Sr. High School is part of Steel Valley School District.
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