Valley JSHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068 · New Kensington-Arnold SD
#558 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#14847 of 16,910 nationally
About Valley JSHS
Valley JSHS is a public high located in New Kensington, in the New Kensington-Arnold SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 905 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 558th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 905.
There are 2 schools in New Kensington; Valley JSHS ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valley JSHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Valley JSHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Martin Sch
New Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
147 students · 1.1 km away
Roy A. Hunt El Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
609 students · 1.2 km away
Berkey Sch
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
289 students · 1.3 km away
Springdale JSHS
Springdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
421 students · 3.1 km away
Stewart El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students · 3.6 km away
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students · 4.0 km away
Bon Air El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades K–3
447 students · 4.6 km away
Charles A Huston MS
Lower Burrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students · 5.0 km away
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students · 5.1 km away
Burrell HS
Lower Burrell · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Frankford HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
907 students
Pottstown HS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Throop · Public high · Grades 7–12
898 students
Indiana Area SHS
Indiana · Public high · Grades 9–12
913 students
Pittsburgh Brashear HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students
Manheim Central SHS
Manheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Valley JSHS a good school?
Valley JSHS has a Success Index (US) of 22.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #558 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Valley JSHS ranks #558 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #14847 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valley JSHS?
Valley JSHS had 905 students in 2025.
Is Valley JSHS a elementary school or a high school?
Valley JSHS is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valley JSHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valley JSHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.