Conestoga Valley SHS

1,304 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Conestoga Valley Senior High School (CVSHS), located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Conestoga Valley School District. Known for its diverse student body and strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, offering a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive PIAA athletic programs, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a variety of interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Conestoga Valley is noted for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the changing demographics of the Lancaster area. The school district places a significant focus on innovation and personalized learning, utilizing modern educational technology to support student growth. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory focus with career and technical education pathways, CVSHS aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and social awareness necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,304

Total Students

83.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conestoga Valley SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	720
Hispanic	330
Black	100
Asian	62
Two or More	89
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
720 (55.2%)
Hispanic
330 (25.3%)
Black
100 (7.7%)
Two or More
89 (6.8%)
Asian
62 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Conestoga Valley SD
Phone:	(717)397-5231
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 9 306

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 328