Serving 2,152 students in grades 10-12, Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
2,152 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Valley High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
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