Valley High School

www.valley.jordan.k12.ut.us/

363 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Valley High School, located in South Jordan, Utah, serves as an alternative high school within the Jordan School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible, personalized educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, Valley High aims to help individuals overcome academic or personal challenges, improve their credit standing, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive culture that prioritizes student success, emotional well-being, and career readiness. Beyond standard academics, Valley High emphasizes the importance of accountability and goal-setting, preparing students for life after graduation whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By offering a different approach to instruction and student engagement, the school serves as a vital resource for students seeking a path to graduation that aligns with their specific needs and circumstances.

363

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	90
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	4

White
238 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (24.8 %)
Two or More
21 (5.8 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)572-7035
Website:	http://www.valley.jordan.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 132

Grade 12 230