Spring Valley High School

Spring Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
120 Sparkleberry Ln,  Columbia, SC
Richland School District No. 2
4.0
3.8
2,158 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
79.3%
State Average
1.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
303:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
50.3%
White
22.7%
Hispanic
14.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<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 South Carolina 866 Students
Clemson University 565 Students
College of Charleston 514 Students
Winthrop University 402 Students
Coastal Carolina University 371 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 270 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 235 Students
Midlands Technical College 208 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 205 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 197 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 293 Students
Business 182 Students
Nursing 166 Students
Psychology 147 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 118 Students
Computer Science 97 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 59 Students
Marketing 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 57 Students
Mechanical Engineering 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 474 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/1/2024
My experience with Spring Valley High School had some pros and cons. Academically, I can definitely say I feel prepared for high school and most classes are diverse. However, since I was in the Discovery Magnet Program, there was not a lot of diversity with me being the only Black Child in the program for my grade. Athletically, most of our sports programs are strong with a good coaching staff and great support from faculty, students, and parents.
3.0 Senior
11/6/2024
Offers great courses that align with your major. Not the cleanest but definitely helps gives clarity to what you want to do in the future.
4.0 Junior
10/6/2024
Honestly I would say the students are the worst experience like any other school. It sucks because they had removed the mirrors from the bathroom just so that kids wouldn't take a long time in there and roaming the hallways. It's honestly not that strict all in all. We have dress code but it's not as bad. I don't like how we can't wear hats even bandanas. The school food is alright but I just personally wouldn't eat it because I have a sensitive stomach, but they do sell snacks so it's always nice so I don't stay hungry the whole day
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/20/2023
Both of my children attended all four years Spring Valley. The opportunities are endless! They can choose from basic CP classes to a wide array of AP courses depending on what best suits their needs. The teachers are accommodating, kind, and willing to work with all students, as they genuinely care...
1.0 other
8/23/2021
Wish I could rate it lower. I have never seen a dress code so outdated and borderline sexist. If a girl cannot wear dress code approved shorts, then what's the point? No wonder people have complained about the way these students get treated. You WILL be changing the dress code before this becomes a...
1.0 student
1/2/2019
Horrible. Doesn’t seem like a good school at all.
1.0 student
1/1/2019
This school is not so good. Not good.

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