The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pymatuning Valley Local Schools Online
Pymatuning Valley Local Schools Online is a very small high school serving grades nine through twelve in Andover, a rural village in southeastern Ashtabula County. The school operates as an online program within the Pymatuning Valley Local School District, which recently renovated and consolidated its physical campuses just west of town on US Route 6.
The enrollment is small, with roughly a dozen students spread across ninth, tenth, and twelfth grades (eleventh-grade enrollment data was not available). The student body is predominantly white, with one student identifying as two or more races. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and special populations counts were not disclosed, so a parent would need to contact the school directly to understand the economic and support profile.
State testing data from 2021-22 shows uneven proficiency. The school had very few test-takers at each grade level and subject, which means results should be read carefully as they reflect a tiny sample. In English language arts, students in seventh and eighth grades showed proficiency, but mathematics proficiency in grades five through eight was absent. Science proficiency was also absent at tested grades. The overall proficiency index places this school in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Ashtabula County, a position that reflects both the small cohort tested and the pattern of weak performance in math and science. A parent may want to ask the school directly about how online instruction supports student mastery in these subjects and what interventions are available.
No graduation rate was available, likely because the school is so small that publicly reporting such a figure would risk identifying individual students. State assessment data applies only to elementary and middle grades; the school serves high school grades nine through twelve, so no high school state testing results would be expected.
Andover itself is a small village of a few thousand residents near Pymatuning Lake and State Park. Housing values in the area are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, and the local economy centers on manufacturing, tourism tied to the lake, and the school district as an employer. The village has a compact historic center with small shops and restaurants but is otherwise rural and car-dependent. Street life is limited to the village core along Route 6; the school campus sits on the outskirts.
The district has made recent investments in facilities and services. A new multi-purpose building opened in 2023 housing the district office, bus garage, and an on-site day care center operated with the Ashtabula County YMCA, a concrete amenity for working families. The high school underwent significant renovation and expansion with new HVAC, windows, roofing, and a new auditorium, funded locally. For 2024-2025, the middle school introduced universal free breakfast and lunch for all students, removing meal costs. The district also adopted a cell phone policy, restricting student phone use during the school day.
Online schooling is a choice for families who prefer home-based instruction, homeschool flexibility, or who live at distance from traditional classrooms. Parents considering this program should inquire about academic support, live instruction or office hours, co-curricular activities, and how the school approaches the weaker proficiency areas noted in the test data, as these will shape the day-to-day experience.
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