Valley School Of Ligonier
School Notes Overview:
Honesty, responsibility, kindness and respectfulness are the essence of a Valley student. In an environment that is safe, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking knowledge and understanding, and doing good works for others....
School Overview:
Valley School Of Ligonier |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 9 | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1946 | ||
| County | Westmoreland County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 195 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 16% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 14 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 13 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,900 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 35% | ||
| Head of School | Ms. Clair Ward | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 3 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Field Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | |||
School Notes:
- Honesty, responsibility, kindness and respectfulness are the essence of a Valley student. In an environment that is safe, nurturing, and disciplined, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking knowledge and understanding, and doing good works for others.
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2009
In the News:
- Youngstown native, bestselling author draws on own life lessons (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on September 8, 2009 at 04:01:44 am
Keith Ferrazzi's parents got a glimpse of what's made the Youngstown native a best-selling author in an incident at the former Ames store in Hempfield in 1974. - Financial executive supported job training, church (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 04:05:53 am
Livingston L. "Toby" Biddle III of Ligonier and Boca Grande, Fla., retired executive vice president of Parker/Hunter Inc., died on Sunday, April 26, 2009, in his home. He was 82.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15658) | School Zip (15658) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,107 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 33% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,430 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.9 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15658) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Grace Bible Academy - 64 students - 7.6 mi. away - view location
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