Upper Valley Career Center

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 927 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Upper Valley Career Center's student population of 927 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of Upper Valley Career Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
927 students attend Upper Valley Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Upper Valley Career Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 7-12 (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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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