Serving 483 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley High School's attendance zone covers the entire Gilcrest, CO school district, encompassing approximately 180.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 483 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #978 out of 1,748 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
483 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Valley High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 3% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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?
Valley High School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
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