Valley HS

2,467 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley High School, located on South Burnham Avenue in Las Vegas, is a long-standing public secondary school within the Clark County School District. As one of the more established institutions in the area, it serves a diverse student population and offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-known for its comprehensive athletic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and community spirit.

Beyond its standard coursework, Valley High School is particularly recognized for its specialized academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This rigorous curriculum attracts students from across the district who are seeking an advanced, globally-minded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these specialized pathways and community-focused initiatives, Valley High School plays a significant role in the educational landscape of the Las Vegas valley.

2,467

Total Students

122.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	1,747
Black	400
Asian	99
Two or More	83
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
1,747 (70.8%)
Black
400 (16.2%)
White
116 (4.7%)
Asian
99 (4.0%)
Two or More
83 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
16 (0.6%)
American Indian
6 (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:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-5450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 614

Grade 10 636

Grade 11 654

Grade 12 551

Ungraded 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valley HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	614
Grade 10	636
Grade 11	654
Grade 12	551
Ungraded	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valley HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,167	47.3%
Male	1,300	52.7%

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