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Walnut Creek Campus vs. Valley High School

Should you attend Walnut Creek Campus or Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walnut Creek Campus
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Walnut Creek Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Walnut Creek Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,111 students in grades 10-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
165 students
2,111 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Creek Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Creek Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
123 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Creek Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1209 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#626 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Creek Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
68%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Creek Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
95%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Walnut Creek Campus with the average graduation rate observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walnut Creek Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
50
698
Grade 11 Students
50
745
Grade 12 Students
62
668

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Creek Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Creek Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Creek Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Creek Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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