Pleasant Valley High School

4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265

www.PVRaiders.org

393 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School, located in Jacksonville, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Calhoun County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community engagement, striving to create a supportive environment where students can thrive under the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pleasant Valley High School is deeply invested in the holistic growth of its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These opportunities encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining close ties with the local Jacksonville community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, successful citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

393

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	2
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

White
371 (94.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Hispanic
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-6700
Website:	http://www.PVRaiders.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 75

Grade 9 68

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 54