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Valley High School

1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1094 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Valley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
530 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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