Valley Head High School
Valley Head High School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Valley Head High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Head High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Head High School's student population of 419 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley Head High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valley Head High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
n/a
32%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Head High School's ranking?
Valley Head High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).
What schools are Valley Head High School often compared to?
Valley Head High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moon Lake School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Head High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Head High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley Head High School?
419 students attend Valley Head High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Valley Head High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Head High School?
Valley Head High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley Head High School offer ?
Valley Head High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Head High School part of?
Valley Head High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
I am a parent of 2 kids moveing to your area. The oldest is a 13 yr old girl who plays softball at the national level. Her travil team is ranked 11 in ASA Nationally . Her school team came in 2nd in GA. She is a pitcher . The other is a 11yr old boy. He is the # 3 ranked tail back in GA. has won 2 wrestling state titles, and catches for a travil baseball team . From what research I have done I love your little school , my concerns are how well do the kids their welcome new kids moveing in it being so small and how well my to will adjust coming from an AAAA to an A school. Will someone from the administration please e mail me and give. Me some feedback on. Their thoughts on the issue. Thank you.
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