Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School

4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 374 students in grades 7-12, Moshannon 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1687 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
38%
55-59%
55%
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
60%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1687 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
374 students attend Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Moshannon Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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