Valley High School

10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 905 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Valley High School's student population of 905 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1068 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
30%
This chart display 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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
36%
11%
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White
50%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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77%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1068 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasure Ridge Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 77%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
905 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Valley High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   12/1/2023
This school is trending in a very positive direction. Very little behavior issues and atmosphere is getting much better.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 905 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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