Sun Valley High

svhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/

1,442 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sun Valley High School, located in Monroe, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Union County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and numerous student-led clubs, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sun Valley High is noted for its focus on community engagement and technological integration. The school utilizes its platform to prepare students for both college and career paths through various advanced placement courses and career-technical education programs. With a mission rooted in student success and supportive faculty involvement, Sun Valley High remains a focal point of the Monroe community, striving to cultivate an environment where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

1,442

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	747
Hispanic	308
Black	280
Asian	29
Two or More	74
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
747 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
308 (21.4 %)
Black
280 (19.4 %)
Two or More
74 (5.1 %)
Asian
29 (2.0 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3020
Website:	http://svhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 9 393

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sun Valley High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	393
Grade 10	344
Grade 11	361
Grade 12	344

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sun Valley High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	649	45%
Male	793	55%

High School 9th - 12th