Pleasant Valley High School

www.pleasval.org/schools/high-school/index

1,658 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School, located in Bettendorf, Iowa, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Pleasant Valley Community School District. Consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, high standardized test scores, and a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective opportunities. The school fosters a culture of excellence, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

Beyond the classroom, Pleasant Valley High School maintains a robust extracurricular profile, featuring a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school is highly regarded for its community-focused environment, which encourages student involvement and leadership development. With a modern campus and a dedicated faculty, the institution remains a cornerstone of the Bettendorf community, prioritizing both the intellectual growth and the well-rounded personal development of its students.

1,658

Total Students

94.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,249
Hispanic	105
Black	54
Asian	181
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,249 (75.3 %)
Asian
181 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
105 (6.3 %)
Two or More
65 (3.9 %)
Black
54 (3.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	Pleasant Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(563)332-5151
Website:	http://www.pleasval.org/schools/high-school/index
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 404

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 410

Grade 12 390