Valley High School is a high school in Sanders, Arizona. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Sanders Unified School District, which also includes an elementary school and a middle school. Sanders Valley High School is home to the Fighting Pirates. The school's colors are blue and gold.
Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 193 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Motto
Excellence and Honor
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1769 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
95%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.4%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1769 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
193 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Valley High School students are American Indian, 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 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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 Sanders Unified District (4156).
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