Valley High School

Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1

www.wcsdre1.org/valleyhighschool_home.aspx

483 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley High School, located at 1001 Birch Street in Gilcrest, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Weld County School District RE-1. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, leveraging its small-town setting to build strong relationships between students, faculty, and local families.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Valley High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By integrating academic rigor with these opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens. For those looking for the most current information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school events, the district-provided portal serves as the primary hub for communication between the school and the community.

483

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	313
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
313 (64.8%)
White
152 (31.5%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)350-4201
Website:	http://www.wcsdre1.org/valleyhighschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 107