Valley High School

Academic Summary
Public
School Type
2,027
Students
10-12
Grades Offered
16 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
80%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
West Des Moines Community School District Living Summary view more
27,582
households
63,868
Total Population
$219,100
Average House Value
$949
Average Housing Rent
$75,099
Average Household Income
96.43%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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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.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic413
Asian332112
Black312
White208104104
Two or More Races963
Total257 133124

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.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers125Students per teacher: 16 to 1
Teachers who are certified125100.0%
Teachers who are not certified--
Teachers in their first year of teaching21.6%
Teachers in their second year of teaching10.8%
School counselors6Students per counselor: 338 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer1-
Security guards3-
Nurses3-
Psychologists--
Social workers--

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 27,582 households is located in West Des Moines Community School District, IA area. The average home price is $219,100 and the average rent cost is $949. The unemployment rate is 2.80% and the average household income is $75,099.
You can view more living characteristics in West Des Moines Community School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households27,582 Households
Population63,868
Male31,265
Female32,938
Child Population17,603
Total Housing Units29,292 Units
Average House Value$219,100
Average Rent Cost$949
Unemployment Rate2.80%
Average Household Income$75,099
Heath Insurance Coverage96.43%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

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 EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered7 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs371
18%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs138
7%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs48
2%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs292
14%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation755
37%

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.

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