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Valley High School

1505 Candelaria Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 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 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#458 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
34%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Valley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
81%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
2%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM 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 #458 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 81%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
1,039 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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?
Valley High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Valley High School located?
Valley High School is located in the Los Griegos neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Los Griegos.

School Reviews
5   8/14/2013
Hey my name is Destiny Janell Montano. I am from California i lived at Montebello . I used to go to Montebello high School. I barley turned a senior. I have 170 credits i just need 50 more. I live with my grandmother since the last day in July . I used to live with my mother but we had problems . I am new in the school as you guys can tell. do i need to give you my birth certificate ? if i have a fine in my old school would that effect me getting my new classes in my new school ? please contact me @ my email :montanodestiny49@yahoo.com sencerly : Destiny Montano
- Posted by Student/Alumni - monta

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 81% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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