- Penn Trafford HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Valley JSHS (365 vs. 47).
- Penn Trafford HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Valley JSHS (327 vs. 134).
- Penn Trafford HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Valley JSHS (219 vs. 35).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Valley JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Penn Trafford HS (309 vs. 269).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Penn Trafford HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Valley JSHS (327 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Penn Trafford HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Valley JSHS (365 vs. 47).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valley JSHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Penn Trafford HS (59 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Penn Trafford HS reported a higher students per counselor than Valley JSHS (444.7:1 vs. 399.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Penn Trafford HS
1 metric was reported by Penn Trafford HS. Comparable data for Valley JSHS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
98%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Valley JSHS
$17,296.93
Penn Trafford HS
$14,981.18
Local revenue share
Valley JSHS
27.1%
Penn Trafford HS
54.7%
State revenue share
Valley JSHS
55%
Penn Trafford HS
41.7%
Federal revenue share
Valley JSHS
17.9%
Penn Trafford HS
3.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley JSHS
31%
Penn Trafford HS
14.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Poverty rate
Westmoreland County
10%
Westmoreland County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Unemployment rate
Westmoreland County
3.7%
Westmoreland County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.