Valley High School

Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1505 Candelaria Rd NW,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
3.4
3.6
1,056 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
89.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8%
State Average
25%
Science
28.9%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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Specialty School Programs

AP 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 271 Students
New Mexico State University 144 Students
Colorado State University 91 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 73 Students
Arizona State University 70 Students
University of Arizona 62 Students
Northern Arizona University 57 Students
Fort Lewis College 54 Students
University of Colorado Denver 51 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Biology 29 Students
Business 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 148 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/23/2019
My experience at Valley has been a wonderful journey though there were some complications with other students Valley High school has made my experience a high school student quite competitive and fun in a way also they always challenge and pushed me to do better theirs a lot of great teachers willing to give you the time and push you to succeed.
4.0 Senior
11/12/2019
very friendly people, some great teachers, nice security, easy to make friends. one thing id change is just to renew the school soon
4.0 Alum
5/18/2019
Valley High School provided me the opportunity to achieve a level of experience and education I believe I would have not received at another high school. The teachers were engaged in the students' learning and treated us all differently according to our learning capabilities. Being a student-athlete at Valley High School made me realize their value for their students to achieve the best education.
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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