Valley Park Senior High School

1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (636) 923-3613

www.vp.k12.mo.us

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Valley Park Senior High School serves 264 students in grades 9-12.

Valley Park Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Valley Park Senior High School's student population of 264 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

264 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Valley Park Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Valley Park Senior High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#477 out of 2091 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Park Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

50-54%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Park Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

24%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Valley Park Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

59%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Valley Park Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

90-94%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Valley Park Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Park Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Valley Park School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Park Senior High School's ranking?

Valley Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Valley Park Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Valley Park Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Valley Park Senior High School?

264 students attend Valley Park Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Valley Park Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Senior High School?

Valley Park Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Valley Park Senior High School offer ?

Valley Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Valley Park Senior High School part of?

Valley Park Senior High School is part of Valley Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education