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
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
69%

Niche Grade

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

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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
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
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 260 Students
New Mexico State University 145 Students
Colorado State University 94 Students
Arizona State University 70 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 65 Students
University of Arizona 63 Students
Northern Arizona University 58 Students
Fort Lewis College 56 Students
University of Colorado Denver 52 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 28 Students
Business 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 151 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/22/2024
My experience at valley high school has been a tough ride but thanks to my teachers and parents that helped me through this journey. The administration throughout the years, haven't heard students enough about what we care about and want in our schools.
5.0 Senior
10/15/2024
Over the years my school has a really strong community and there´s allot of parent involvement . In the beginning of my freshman year allot of the seniors would make us do stuff especially in the sports team. I had always been in honors and the honors society was very nice and really put together
4.0 Alum
1/23/2024
Valley High School was a good experience, but far from being perfect. The academics are good and a lot of the teachers are nice and helpful, however there are a small amount of teachers who don't care. They don't help you out or guide you in the correct direction. Besides that I feel like Valley brought many good and impactful memories and moments that bring so my cb character to myself and everyone else. It was very enjoyable but with all things there are minor changes that would help make this school better.
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. 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 22. The average home value in this area is $399,045. 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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