Valley View High School

Valley View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 N Jackson Rd,  Hidalgo, TX
Valley View Independent School District (Pharr)
3.7
2.0
1,320 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jesus Garza
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
75.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
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
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
99.8%
White
<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 Texas Rio Grande Valley 448 Students
Texas A&M University 268 Students
University of Texas - Austin 237 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 200 Students
South Texas College 172 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 142 Students
Texas State University 140 Students
University of Houston 126 Students
Baylor University 104 Students
Rice University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 83 Students
Business 61 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Education 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Mechanical Engineering 27 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 207 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/27/2025
Valley View High School was an okay school to attend. The most prominent value I got from this school was their Associates Degree program with South Texas College, although signing up for college classes was a bit difficult as I had to go out of my way to go and put pressure on admins. The environment was a bit violent sometimes, but fights died down. Staff was okay, some ruder than others but there was some who would genuinely provide help to as much students as they could.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2025
I have always been a student at Valley View ISD in Pharr, Texas and love that is a tight school community where all parents, teachers and students live and work closely so we are like a big family that we help each other succeed.
5.0 Senior
9/23/2024
I really loved the administration and how much they actually try to help students with whatever they need.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 other
3/22/2016
There is definatley favoritism here. I had no idea how I was going to make it in college. If it weren't for friends from other schools to help me, I would have never gotten my undergraduate degree. I am currently working on my Masters at the University of Texas at San Antonio no thanks to counselors...

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Valley View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hidalgo, TX and is served by the Valley View Independent School District (Pharr) in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Valley View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hidalgo Early College High School, PSJA Southwest Early College High School, IDEA College Prep - Pharr, and more. Learn more about what Hidalgo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley View High School.

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