Beaver Area SHS vs Central Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Area SHS
Beaver · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students
Central Valley HS
Monaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
| Measure | Beaver Area SHS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Central Valley HS Monaca, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 618 | #101 of 618 |
| National rank | #1405 of 16,910 | #1310 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 650 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Beaver | Monaca |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.1 vs 79.7).
- •Central Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Central Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Beaver Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 36.5%).
- •Central Valley HS does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Central Valley HS is the larger school with 721 students compared with 650.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaver Area SHS better than Central Valley HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaver Area SHS and Central Valley HS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Monaca in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area SHS: 650. Central Valley HS: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area SHS and Central Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area SHS is 108th of 618 and Central Valley HS is 101st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).