Valencia High School

Valencia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
301 BONITA VISTA Blvd,  Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas Public Schools
3.6
3.2
916 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
75%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
25%
Science
39.8%
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
304:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
70.7%
White
23.8%
Native American
3.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black
1%
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 301 Students
New Mexico State University 219 Students
Colorado State University 114 Students
University of New Mexico - Valencia County 85 Students
Northern Arizona University 78 Students
Arizona State University 67 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 65 Students
New Mexico Tech 62 Students
University of Colorado Denver 56 Students
University of Arizona 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Business 31 Students
Biology 22 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Veterinary Sciences 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 220 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/2/2023
Then locking the doors after passing period should very much change it's unfair for the students that go to the bathroom or are late to class
4.0 Alum
8/4/2023
The students and some of the teachers made it wonderful. Having the students liking what they are learning really helps set the mood as well as the clubs and activities that form create bond between students and teachers. I would like to see change is the students every year seems to get worse with their behavior issues as well as whatever substance they are abusing.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2022
The hands on work for sheetmetal welding other than that eh it was fine. Nothing was really interesting for me so it was hard choosing electives.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/16/2018
do. not. go. selling house to get out.
5.0 student
8/10/2017
The teachers are great and the environment is very open.
4.0 parent
9/9/2014
Have had an above average experience with VHS. Some of the teachers are outstanding. The band program is excellent
3.0 parent
3/12/2013
We had a number of misgivings based upon rumors prior to letting our daughter attend VHS. That said, we have been pleasantly surprised by how well the school has met her needs. They have a fantastic music program and as a musician this has been very good for her. We have found that the administratio...

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Valencia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Los Lunas, NM and is served by the Los Lunas Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 916 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Valencia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 75%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $274,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like School of Dreams Academy, Canon Christian Academy, International School At Mesa Del Sol, and more. Learn more about what Los Lunas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valencia High School.

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