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Blacklick Valley School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Nanty-Glo, Blacklick and Vintondale.

Students
584
Schools
2
Spent per student
$16,867
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
11:1
Debt
$11.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Blacklick Valley School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 43% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Spends 22% less per student than the PA average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 8% since 2020
  • Debt of $11.4M, about $19,598 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency37%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$16,867 per student · 22% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 39%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 18%State 64%Federal 19%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
635’20
612’21
600’22
601’23
584’24

Down 8% since 2020.

Students
White 95%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Hispanic <1%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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