Valley High School
School Overview
Valley High School is a public school located in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is a school in West Des Moines Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,027 students through grade 10 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 125 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,027 students are attending Valley High School. By gender, there are 1,039 and 988 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 257 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Asian | 33 | 21 | 12 |
Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
White | 208 | 104 | 104 |
Two or More Races | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Total | 257 | 133 | 124 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 125 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 125 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 125 | 100.0% |
Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.6% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 338 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
Security guards | 3 | - |
Nurses | 3 | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 27,582 Households |
Population | 63,868 |
Male | 31,265 |
Female | 32,938 |
Child Population | 17,603 |
Total Housing Units | 29,292 Units |
Average House Value | $219,100 |
Average Rent Cost | $949 |
Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
Average Household Income | $75,099 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.43% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Valley High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 371 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 755 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Valley High School.
Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 371 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 138 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 48 | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 292 | |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 755 |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in West Des Moines Comm School District
In West Des Moines Comm School District, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa
5 private schools are serving students in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.