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
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

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 876 Students
Clemson University 554 Students
College of Charleston 516 Students
Winthrop University 391 Students
Coastal Carolina University 370 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 279 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 238 Students
Francis Marion University 208 Students
Midlands Technical College 206 Students
Furman University 203 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 279 Students
Business 177 Students
Nursing 164 Students
Psychology 149 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 108 Students
Computer Science 94 Students
Marketing 61 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 60 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 485 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/3/2025
The overall experience from Spring Valley isn't due to the school it self but the friends and teachers I found there in my 4 years were very helpful to my growth. While it either it being a good or bad experience with a" friend" or teacher it all taught me something that I can use in my life in the future .
3.0 Senior
1/29/2025
My experience at Spring Valley High School was overall uneventful. the academics here are a mix of challenging and easy. The faculty here are great.
4.0 Senior
12/22/2024
Over my 4 years at Spring Valley it has been up and down. I've had great teachers who helped me a lot and taught me well while I had others who were difficult to work with and didn't explain the material well and this was seen across the entire class. The environment of the school is a tad lack luster, there isn't much student interaction in assemblies and sports games and making a move to change this would heighten the experience at the school.
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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Spring Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland School District No. 2 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 2,158 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Spring Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $371,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like E. L. Wright Middle School, L. B. Nelson Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spring Valley High School.

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