Sun Valley High School

Sun Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy,  Monroe, NC
Union County Public Schools
3.5
3.6
1,383 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Michael Harvey
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
56.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
51.8%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
19.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 North Carolina at Charlotte 355 Students
North Carolina State University 251 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 248 Students
Appalachian State University 235 Students
Wingate University 170 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 164 Students
Western Carolina University 163 Students
East Carolina University 158 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 148 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 111 Students
Business 98 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 257 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/13/2025
Great school for the most part, very difficult to reach, and inconvenienced me when i was trying to receive my transcripts. Front office was very hard to get a hold of. Good teachers, but the curriculum is definitely not college-ready material. Classes were very simple, kind of just busy work
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
I love Sun Valley, the diversity is really a good thing since you get to work with so many other people. I would like to see an improvement on the facilities because some parts of the school are old and need to be renovated. The teachers for the most part are cool and really help you in the class. And the sports teams are getting better which is always good to see.
4.0 Alum
7/1/2024
Sun Valley created an environment to allow me to change for the better, and get ready & prepare me for college. I connected with many of my teachers, developing relationships which encouraged me to work harder in class & feel appreciated for my efforts.
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3.6 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/20/2025
Dr. Harvey and the school administration show no accountability. Students are free to disrupt and be verbally abusive and disrespectful to teachers with no fear of repercussions because the administration doesn’t care. The administration only cares about what the outside world perceives, but parents...
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5.0 parent
2/10/2025
This high school offers an exceptional learning environment. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and excel academically. The dedicated faculty provides individualized support to each student. A wide range of extracurricular activities fosters well-rounded development. It's a place wher...
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5.0 parent
12/31/2019
My daughter attends this school and was diagnosed with a learning disability. The counselor and VP were very proactive in modifying her curriculum and offering help with a 504 plan. She's adapted well and has a great support team.
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3.0 other
8/16/2016
My student told me that some classrooms are out of control and noisey when she was trying to learn. The teachers didn't do anything but say to tune it out which I think is very unfair. There is bullying and not much done about it. The school is very dirty and old. Hopefully there will be a new one b...
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North Carolina Union County Monroe 28110
Sun Valley High School

Sun Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Monroe, NC and is served by the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,383 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Sun Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union County Early College, Abundant Life Christian Academy, Metrolina Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Monroe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sun Valley High School.

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