Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Valley Park Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Park Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Valley Park, MO, covering approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school from the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Valley Park Sr. High School's student population of 230 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Community. One Campus. Limitless Learning.
School Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Sr. High School is 0.54, which is more 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
#469 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Park Sr. High School's ranking?
Valley Park Sr. High School is ranked #469 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Valley Park Sr. High School often compared to?
Valley Park Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High School, Kirkwood Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Park Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Park Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Valley Park Sr. High School?
230 students attend Valley Park Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Valley Park Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Park Sr. High School?
Valley Park Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Park Sr. High School offer ?
Valley Park Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Park Sr. High School part of?
Valley Park Sr. High School is part of Valley Park School District.
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