Valley High

1,612 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valley High School, located in the Valley Hi/South Sacramento area, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal growth. Its campus layout and facilities are designed to support a wide range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that contribute to a vibrant school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Valley High emphasizes career-readiness through several specialized programs and pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on fostering an inclusive community where educators and staff work to support the unique needs of every student. By integrating community involvement with classroom learning, Valley High seeks to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,612

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	790
Black	188
Asian	467
Two or More	58
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	45

Hispanic
790 (49.0 %)
Asian
467 (29.0 %)
Black
188 (11.7 %)
Two or More
58 (3.6 %)
White
56 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
45 (2.8 %)
American Indian
8 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)689-6500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 9 411

Grade 10 406

Grade 11 414

Grade 12 381