Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 | (515) 633-4000
- Grades: 10-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,914
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,914 high school students from grades 10-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Vicky Poole
- Fax: (515) 633-4099
School District Details
- West Des Moines Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,962
- Graduation Rate: 86.3%
- Dropout Rate: 1.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 8,795
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,914
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 113.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 974 (50.9%)
- Females: 940 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 71 (3.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 170 (8.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 241 (12.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 63 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 88 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 6.5% |
| White | 1,589 | 83.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Grade | 697 | 36.4% |
| 11th Grade | 653 | 34.1% |
| 12th Grade | 564 | 29.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $48,813
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,287 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,823 | 72% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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