Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Shelby Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Shelby Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby Valley High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shelby Valley High School is ranked #523 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shelby Valley High School often compared to?
Shelby Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pikeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shelby Valley High School?
500 students attend Shelby Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shelby Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby Valley High School?
Shelby Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby Valley High School offer ?
Shelby Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelby Valley High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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