Valley High School
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 633-4000
District: West Des Moines Community School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 10-12 • 2009 students
West Des Moines's Valley High School serves grades 10-12 in the West Des Moines Community School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Valley High School is a public school in the West Des Moines Community School District located in West Des Moines, IA. As of 2014, the students are 74.2% White, non-Hispanic; 9.4% Hispanic; 6.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; 6% Black, non-Hispanic; 3.1% Multiracial; 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 23% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 74.2% | 71.4% | 79% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 6% | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4% | 3.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 23% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 8.3% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pleasant Hill | IA | 12.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Dodge | 7.8 mi. |
