D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Blacklick Valley JSHS

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 555 Birch St, Nanty Glo, PA 15943
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 42% · Math 32% proficient · 21st percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
272
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%21/100reading 18th percentile, math 24th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−20 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -31 pts, math -28 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 555 Birch St
City Nanty Glo
ZIP Code 15943
District 4203690
NCES School ID 420369005135
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15943

Understanding the community around Blacklick Valley JSHS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,678
Per Capita Income $26,593
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $90,300
Median Rent $708
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blacklick Valley JSHS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 272
Teachers (FTE) 21.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blacklick Valley JSHS?
Blacklick Valley JSHS has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Blacklick Valley JSHS?
Blacklick Valley JSHS has 272 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Blacklick Valley JSHS serve?
Blacklick Valley JSHS serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blacklick Valley JSHS receive per student?
Blacklick Valley JSHS receives $19,169 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blacklick Valley JSHS in 15943 ▼
Avg Home Value
$72,716
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
-7.9%
% Renters
30.2%

Other Schools in 15943

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026