Metea Valley High School

www.ipsd.org

2,766 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Metea Valley High School, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school within Indian Prairie School District 204. Since opening its doors in 2009, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence and a comprehensive extracurricular environment. Serving a diverse student population, Metea Valley is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs in STEM and the arts.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, the school is deeply invested in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The "Mustang" community is often highlighted for its strong school spirit and its commitment to inclusivity and student leadership. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive environment, Metea Valley consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in Illinois, serving as a hub for educational innovation and community engagement in the Aurora area.

2,766

Total Students

191.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metea Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	795
Hispanic	378
Black	420
Asian	1,030
Two or More	138
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
1,030 (37.2%)
White
795 (28.7%)
Black
420 (15.2%)
Hispanic
378 (13.7%)
Two or More
138 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)375-5900
Website:	http://www.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	191.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 620

Grade 10 704

Grade 11 717

Grade 12 725