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New Brighton Area High School vs. Central Valley High School

Should you attend New Brighton Area High School or Central Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
New Brighton Area High School
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Central Valley High School
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

New Brighton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, New Brighton Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Central Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
375 students
723 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Brighton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Brighton Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Brighton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Brighton Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Brighton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#812 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#234 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Brighton Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Brighton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Brighton Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Brighton Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
99
172
Grade 10 Students
93
180
Grade 11 Students
100
183
Grade 12 Students
83
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Brighton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Brighton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Brighton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Brighton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Brighton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Brighton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Brighton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Brighton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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