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Pleasant Valley High School

604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Pleasant Valley High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa, on the border with Riverdale, Iowa. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, and it has an enrollment of approximately 1,541 students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,679 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Spartans

School Rankings

Pleasant Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#78 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
88%
68%
83%
70%
71%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Spartans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #78 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettendorf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,679 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.

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Date
First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Preschool & T2K First Day
August 29, 2025 (Friday)
No School - Fall Break
October 27, 2025 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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