Valley Forge High School is located in Parma Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. It is one of two high schools in the Parma City School District, which is one of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, serving the cities of Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills.
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Valley Forge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Forge High School serves the west part of Cleveland, OH, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Forge High School's student population of 1,402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Forge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Forge High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2295 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Forge High School's ranking?
Valley Forge High School is ranked #2295 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Valley Forge High School often compared to?
Valley Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Forge High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Forge High School is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Valley Forge High School?
1,402 students attend Valley Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valley Forge High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Forge High School?
Valley Forge High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Forge High School offer ?
Valley Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Forge High School part of?
Valley Forge High School is part of Parma City School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Properly address a stop the ongoing bullying before it's too late for our young children please and provide bus transportation for the upcoming 2020 school year in September as my child will not have transportation and cannot drive at age 13. I pay more than enough property taxes and cannot believe Parma has no recreational facilities for our children and buses to accommdate.
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