VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Valley High School is a public high school that is part of the West Des Moines Comm School District school district, located in West Des Moines, IA with about 2,018 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 117 teachers, Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Valley High School, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, serves as the primary comprehensive high school for the West Des Moines Community School District. It is one of the largest high schools in the state, known for offering an extensive academic curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and diverse vocational-technical programs. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, military service, or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Valley High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school is frequently recognized for its competitive spirit in sports and its prestigious music and theater departments. With its sprawling campus, commitment to community engagement, and a wide variety of resources, Valley High aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to develop their individual talents while contributing to the broader West Des Moines community.
For more information, contact Valley High School at (515) 633-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
http://www.wdmcs.org/valley/
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in West Des Moines, IA with about 2,018 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Des Moines Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 2,018
- Teachers:
- 117.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,018 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.