Valley High School serves 675 students in grades 9-12.
Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 675 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley 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 High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
42%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #958 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
675 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Valley High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Chambers County School District.
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