Pleasant Valley High School

604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,643 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,643 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#44 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
64%
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87%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #44 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettendorf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,643 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.

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Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,643 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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