Serving 180 students in grades 7-12, Valley Heights Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
180 students attend Valley Heights Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Heights Jr/sr High School offer ?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Valley Heights Jr/sr High School part of?
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