Valley Jshs
School Overview
Valley Jshs is a public school located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It is a school in New Kensington-Arnold School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 15% of students are proficient in Math learning and 43% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 770 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 65 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 770 students are attending Valley Jshs. By gender, there are 377 and 393 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Valley Jshs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 47 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 39 | 14 | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 17 | 30 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 65 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Valley Jshs and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 96.9% of teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 65 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 63 | 96.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 6.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 257 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,073 Households |
| Population | 17,308 |
| Male | 8,434 |
| Female | 8,936 |
| Child Population | 4,292 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,983 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $681 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $39,086 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.81% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Valley Jshs offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 81 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 115 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Valley Jshs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 81 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 68 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 115 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in New Kensington-arnold School District
In New Kensington-arnold School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEW KENSINGTON, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in NEW KENSINGTON, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.