Valley High School

Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1505 Candelaria Rd NW,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
3.5
3.6
1,012 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
69%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
89.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
25%
Science
28.9%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
84.4%
White
9%
Native American
3.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 261 Students
New Mexico State University 143 Students
Colorado State University 92 Students
Arizona State University 69 Students
University of Arizona 61 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 61 Students
Northern Arizona University 57 Students
Fort Lewis College 55 Students
University of Colorado Denver 52 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 25 Students
Business 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Architecture 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 153 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/28/2025
Valley is a fun school that has many opportunities. For example, we have a metal's and wood's program that can get you into the trades. Or how about dual credit and Cec. It's so easy to get ahead at Valley if you put in the work.
4.0 Alum
12/20/2024
Overall through my fours years at Valley high school it was a very fun time that I had there graduating in 2023
4.0 Junior
5/1/2024
Valley High School is filled with many opportunities for career readiness including a specific opportunity for the STEM field called Engineering the Future.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/16/2018
My daughter had two years at Valley High School, and her time there was definitely negative for the most part. I will do all that I can to get her into a better school. I rate VHS very poorly.
2.0 other
2/6/2018
No gifted classes. Passing rates for AP exams are low. The Academy is gone.
5.0 student
11/3/2014
This school is amazing. The teachers are nice. The students are nice. The campus it's so clean compared to what I've seen!!! I really love the school!!!
4.0 parent
1/29/2008

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Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albuquerque, NM, in the Los Ranchos De Albuquerque neighborhood, and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,012 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 69%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $399,570. Discover additional schools in the area, like Camino Nuevo Youth, Foothill High School, Albuquerque High School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley High School.

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