Valley High School

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Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 US Highway 29,  Valley, AL
Chambers County Schools
3.5
3.0
692 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James Neil Davidson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
13%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
67.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
52.1%
State Average
21.8%
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
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Black
46.4%
White
41.2%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Auburn University 229 Students
Troy University 212 Students
The University of Alabama 175 Students
Southern Union State Community College 174 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 161 Students
Jacksonville State University 143 Students
Alabama State University 112 Students
University of South Alabama 83 Students
Alabama A&M University 81 Students
Auburn University at Montgomery 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 73 Students
Business 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Biology 26 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 23 Students
Nursing Assistant 19 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 138 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/26/2024
Valley High School was wonderful to attend. The entire staff and students were so welcoming and helpful
4.0 Senior
11/4/2022
Valley High is an old school with lots of character. Sadly, It is being replaced this coming year. Not sure where the new school will be built.
3.0 Senior
9/10/2020
I love our sports and music and arts, but I would like to see Valley High School set us kids up for the future like college readiness.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/1/2023
If you have a child who is in danger of not qualifying for graduation due to their academic level, this is the school to send them to. This school's only objective is to pass kids- not prepare for them for the future, not to actually educate them, not to support them. The advanced teachers actually...
3.0 other
2/1/2019
I would give it a 3. This school did not prepare me for Auburn University, but at least the military recruiters talked to everyone once a week (which was far more than what the counselors my senior year did). I can't pass Engineering Calculus 2 at Auburn, but at least I have a pen that says USMC.
5.0 other
8/10/2017
This school is responsible for me graduating and trust me before there was no hope.
2.0 other
11/12/2013
I am a student at this school, and I am getting bullied. I told my teachers and the guidance. Nothing has been done about it. Some teachers treat us like 2nd graders

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Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Valley, AL and is served by the Chambers County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 692 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lanett Senior High School, Temple Christian School, Acts Academy, and more. Learn more about what Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley High School.

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