Valley View Alternative High School

10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 31 students in grades 8-12, Valley View Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley View Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Valley View Alternative High School's student population of 31 students has grown by 210% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Valley View Alternative High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
(20-21)
<50%
40%
(20-21)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Valley View Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Valley View Alternative High School?
31 students attend Valley View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Valley View Alternative High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View Alternative High School?
Valley View Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley View Alternative High School offer ?
Valley View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View Alternative High School part of?
Valley View Alternative High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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