Sun Valley High School

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Sun Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy,  Monroe, NC
Union County Public Schools
3.5
3.6
1,272 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Michael Harvey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
60%
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
60%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
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
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
46.7%
Black
23%
Hispanic
22.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
2%
Native American
<1%
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 364 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 273 Students
North Carolina State University 272 Students
Appalachian State University 252 Students
Wingate University 189 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 178 Students
Western Carolina University 164 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 163 Students
East Carolina University 162 Students
University of South Carolina 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 122 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Business 98 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Marketing 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 244 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2026
Sun Valley gets a bad reputation but it's actually a pretty good school. The teachers are great and the academics are fabulous.
4.0 Senior
7/13/2025
Sun Valley is a decent high school that comes with its ups and downs but it is a great place to find a tribe of people. Sun Valley has all the right tools for college readiness, all you have to do is contact your counselors and they will walk you through every process and have you all set for graduation. Our school tries really hard to make sure that nothing gets in the way of you being able to move onto the next chapter of your life .
4.0 Senior
11/8/2024
I've had a great time being a student at SVHS, and met many wonderful people who have become my friends. I am grateful to have been able to learn here and take advantage of the many opportunities offered to students, such as dual-enrollment, various honor courses, diverse classes and staff. If I had to change one thing about my school, it would be to push for more student and parent involvement.
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GreatSchools Reviews
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 1,272 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% 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 1170 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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