VALLEY HIGH

1505 CANDELARIA RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107

VALLEY.APS.EDU

962 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley High School, located in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Known as the "Vikings," the school has a long-standing tradition in the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its campus on Candelaria Road NW acts as a hub for students in the surrounding area, fostering a diverse environment that prioritizes college and career readiness through various programs and community-oriented initiatives.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Valley High is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Albuquerque, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement. The institution supports a robust athletic program and numerous student organizations, which are central to the Viking identity. By balancing traditional education with a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, the school aims to provide a supportive space where students can develop both personally and academically while contributing to the vibrant history of the North Valley.

962

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	791
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	33

Hispanic
791 (82.2%)
White
85 (8.8%)
American Indian
33 (3.4%)
Two or More
30 (3.1%)
Black
18 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)345-9021
Website:	http://VALLEY.APS.EDU
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	925
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 9 340

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 201

Grade 12 176