Valley High School in Albuquerque, NM - Niche
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Valley High School
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  • Public
  • ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade B
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C
  6. Administration
    grade D+
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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Valley High School is a public school located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. It has 1,039 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

About

1505 CANDELARIA RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
12%
Average Graduation Rate
81%
Average SAT
1010
38 responses
Average ACT
22
85 responses
AP Enrollment
25%

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Living in the Area

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade unavailable
  2. Good for Families
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade unavailable
Median Household Income
$79,377
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,134
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$367,317
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 32 responses
  • Sporting events
    38%
  • Dances
    28%
  • Peprallys
    13%
  • Spirit Week
    9%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • Carnivals
    3%
  • Pep rallies
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,039
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$52,676
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.4%
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,459 / year
National
$12,239
72%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

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