Serving 170 students in grades 7-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Caledonia, MO, encompassing approximately 196.8 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 18.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 170 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1579 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potosi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
170 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Valley R-VI School District.
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