Pleasant Valley HS

1,276 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School, located in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Pleasant Valley School District. Situated in the scenic Pocono Mountains region, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, vocational pathways, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment while emphasizing technological integration and student engagement. Beyond its core curriculum, Pleasant Valley High School offers a wide array of athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which play a significant role in the school's culture. By balancing traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving global landscape.

1,276

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	865
Hispanic	242
Black	85
Asian	18
Two or More	65
Pacific Islander	1

White
865 (67.8%)
Hispanic
242 (19.0%)
Black
85 (6.7%)
Two or More
65 (5.1%)
Asian
18 (1.4%)
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:	Pleasant Valley SD
Phone:	(570)402-1000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 303

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 334