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Quaker Valley School District

Quaker Valley High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Pittsburgh Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Leetsdale, PA
  • 200 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Quaker Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in Leetsdale, PA. It has 632 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
About Quaker Valley High School...
School District
Quaker Valley School District
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Address
625 Beaver St
Leetsdale, PA 15056
Telephone
(412) 749-6000
Website
qvsd.org

Quaker Valley High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
87%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1230
326 responses
Average ACT
29
114 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    A-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$47,371
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$802
National
$949
Median Home Value
$80,300
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
Poll
77%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 53 responses
Report
  • Mr. Quaker Valley Contest
    32%
  • Prom
    19%
  • Homecoming
    11%
  • Spring Musical
    11%
  • The Student Section at sporting events
    9%
  • Pep rally
    6%
  • Badminton tournament
    4%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
632
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$90,020
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.9%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$19,643/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.34 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.34 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.34 responses
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Quaker Valley is very special. It challenges every stereotype ever created by movies and pop culture. I have never had a teacher that wasn't dedicated to their students. The staff is so friendly and caring that they seem more like friends than authority figures - they don't lose any respect from students, though. The students are hard-working, busy, and dedicated to everything they do. Most students take high level honors and AP classes, participate in sports, arts, or other extracurricular activities, and are extremely social and friendly. Our music department is highly regarded and most students are involved in some way or another. Our athletic department is very successful, most teams making it to state playoffs, and competitive, but also inclusive. Our football team just won their first state championship after being predicted to not win one game this season! I am so lucky to be a Quaker.
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Throughout my journey of education Quaker Valley School District nourished me every step of the way. This school is very academically demanding due to the belief that every student is capable of achieving anything to the highest level. Although the workload is sometimes abundant, students learn time management and hard work as a result. Given that the student body is relatively small students and teachers are able to make strong connections. As for the athletics, Quaker Valley encourages teamwork and teaches the athletes sportsmanlike conduct. By creating a nurturing environment all students are accepted thus adversity is celebrated and encouraged. Disabled students are well accommodated and treated as much as the other students as possible. Overall, this district is a very well rounded and gives all students necessary tools to succeed in desired future endeavors. However, the parents are sometimes too involved and try to shelter the students.
Quaker Valley High School has taught me how to make a difference in the world. The faculty are very friendly and supportive. You get to develop a personal relationship with each of your teachers and your guidance counselors are involved from the minute you start until graduation.
The student body is very supportive. Everyone is so nice at Quaker Valley and there are various clubs and programs to involve students.
The one program I like is called QV Voice, a student ambassador program whose motto is "Teens helping teens". We also have a Best Buddies program that lets the student body work with our special needs students.