Valley View HS

747 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley View High School, located at 1 Columbus Drive in Archbald, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Valley View School District. Situated in Lackawanna County, the school is known for being a central hub for the communities of Archbald, Jessup, and Blakely. The campus facilities support a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, playing a significant role in the local community’s identity.

Academically and athletically, Valley View High School maintains a competitive reputation within the region. The school offers a diverse range of programs, including college-preparatory courses, vocational opportunities, and robust athletic programs, most notably their football and basketball teams, which often draw strong community support. As a pillar of the Archbald area, the high school emphasizes student development through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and active participation in school-sponsored events and regional competitions.

747

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	602
Hispanic	77
Black	33
Asian	14
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
602 (80.6%)
Hispanic
77 (10.3%)
Black
33 (4.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.3%)
Asian
14 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valley View SD
Phone:	(570)876-4110
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 203

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 201