Upper Valley Career Center, is a public vocational school in Piqua, Ohio. The school educates adult and high school students train in to get experience needed to get a professional job.
Upper Valley Career Center serves 988 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Valley Career Center's student population of 988 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
988 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upper Valley Career Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Upper Valley Career Center often compared to?
Upper Valley Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Miami East High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Upper Valley Career Center?
988 students attend Upper Valley Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Upper Valley Career Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Valley Career Center?
Upper Valley Career Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Valley Career Center offer ?
Upper Valley Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Valley Career Center part of?
Upper Valley Career Center is part of Upper Valley Career Center School District.
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