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Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Palmerton Area High School

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School Overview

School
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School
912 Coal Region Way
Lansford, PA 18232
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Palmerton Area High School
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Palmerton 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 781 students in grades 7-12, Panther Valley Jr. 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Palmerton Area High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
781 students
504 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. 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 Palmerton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmerton Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. 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 Palmerton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panther 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmerton 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.

Test Scores

#2314 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. 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 Palmerton Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmerton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmerton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Panther Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palmerton Area 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 Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palmerton Area High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
140
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Grade 8 Students
144
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Grade 9 Students
172
127
Grade 10 Students
132
136
Grade 11 Students
94
123
Grade 12 Students
99
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmerton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmerton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmerton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmerton Area 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
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmerton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmerton Area 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%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panther Valley 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 Palmerton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmerton Area 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
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmerton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmerton Area 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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