Valley High School

1001 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valley High School's student population of 497 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1094 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
40-44%
45%
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
497 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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