Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: (563) 332-5151
Fax: (563) 823-1950
District: Pleasant Valley Community School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1738 students
Pleasant Valley High School, a public school located in Bettendorf, IA, serves grades 9-12 in the Pleasant Valley Community School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Pleasant Valley High School is a public school located in Bettendorf, IA. 1738 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Iowa Assessment data from Iowa Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 9/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Iowa Department of Education, using 2025 Average ACT score data from Iowa Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Iowa Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Iowa Department of Education. |
Posted: December 6, 2020
This school offers the top academic and music programs in the area, and is one of the best high schools in the state. Students also have great opportunities in athletics and drama. The administration, faculty and community are dedicated to providing the best for every student.
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Posted: January 11, 2018
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Posted: January 11, 2018
I found this school to be proactive AND reactive to bullying. They have a great special education program, but in the earlier years, some schools in this district are better than others. The class offerings are great. I think this school is great for excelling students but not as great for students needing more help to succeed.
Posted: June 16, 2016
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Posted: June 16, 2016
The school does a great job at class offerings to prepare your student for college.
Posted: August 6, 2014
I've gone here since kindergarten, and up until junior high the school was great! However, in junior high and highschool people are a lot more rude to one another and bullying is very common. While I was never bullied, I was also never included, and I think that was the case with a lot of students. Teachers are usually good, with the exception of nearly all math teachers. They seem to not really care, which is sad because math is very important. Most all English and science teachers are great, along with most all other subjects. The counselors are nice, the two principals I have talked to are too, and the nurse is great. The main problem is just how stuck up most of the students are, along with the problems that come with that.
Posted: April 8, 2014
This school prides itself on high test scores and an outstanding school band. Athletics are improving greatly at the cost of quality teachers in the math department. In my experience as a parent, I would say that the principal, though friendly, is unwilling to take steps to correct this problem. Similarly, there are teachers who seem to dislike teaching and are not interested in encouraging their students' success in the classroom. We chose this school for its high test scores and learned that at PVHS, this is not always an indicator of quality teaching.
Posted: October 13, 2011
This is an excellent school, lead by and excellent principal. The school provides a nurturing environment conducive to learning as well as the social development of its students. I have been very impressed and would encourage any family considering a move to the area to take advantage of the superb experience Pleasant Valley HS has to offer.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Eldridge | IA | 9.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Rock Island Arsenal | 4.1 mi. |
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