Valley Head High School
Tel:
(256)635-6228
- Valley Head High School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Valley Head High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Valley Head High School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Head High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Head High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #817 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 62% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 88% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Head High School is Fort Payne High School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fort Payne Middle School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Moon Lake School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mentone Moon Lake School Grades: K-6 | 82 students
2.6 miles
306 Main St W
Mentone, AL 35984
(256)634-4113 2.6 K-6 82 - Fort Payne Fort Payne Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 990 students
5.9 miles
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-7501 5.9 5-8 990 - Fort Payne Fort Payne High School Grades: 9-12 | 933 students
6.4 miles
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-0535 6.4 9-12 933 - Fort Payne Wills Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 794 students
6.8 miles
4111 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-3201 6.8 PK-2 794 - Fort Payne Williams Avenue Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 504 students
9.1 miles
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-0626 9.1 3-4 504
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - Donni |
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