Valley High School is a four-year public secondary school located in Hazelton, Idaho, U.S.A. It is the main high school operated by the Valley School District, serving several rural communities in eastern Jerome County.
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley School's student population of 488 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley School's ranking?
Valley School is ranked #480 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Valley School often compared to?
Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley School?
The graduation rate of Valley School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Valley School?
488 students attend Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley School students are White, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley School?
Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley School offer ?
Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley School part of?
Valley School is part of Valley School District.
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