Valley Forge High School

9999 Independence Blvd
Parma Heights, OH 44130

1,409 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Valley Forge High School, located in Parma Heights, Ohio, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Parma City School District. Known for its distinct "Patriot" identity, the school offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its wide range of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that foster a strong sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Valley Forge places a significant emphasis on student development and career readiness through various partnerships and advanced placement opportunities. The school’s faculty and administration strive to maintain a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence while addressing the social and emotional needs of its students. As a central fixture in the Parma Heights area, Valley Forge continues to be an integral part of the local educational landscape, committed to helping students reach their full potential as they transition into adulthood.

1,409

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Forge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	990
Hispanic	179
Black	114
Asian	57
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
990 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
179 (12.7 %)
Black
114 (8.1 %)
Two or More
67 (4.8 %)
Asian
57 (4.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Parma City
Phone:	(440)885-2330
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 296

Grade 9 250

Grade 10 277

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 272