Valley High School vs. Desert Pines High School
Should I attend Valley High School or Desert Pines High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Overview
Serving 2,785 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,231 students in grades 9-12, Desert Pines High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,785 students
3,231 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
129 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#644 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20%
Graduation Rate
84%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
792
938
Grade 10 Students
707
788
Grade 11 Students
693
754
Grade 12 Students
577
706
Ungraded Students
16
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
67%
76%
% Black
17%
16%
% White
7%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
