publichighGrade 10-12

Valley High School

3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States

+1 (515) 633-4000

http://valley.wdmcs.org/

7.1

Overall Rating

Location

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Valley High School Overview

About This School

Valley High School is a public high in West Des Moines, Iowa, serving 2,178 students in grades Grade 10-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 75% in ELA and 66% in math. The school maintains a staff of 118 teachers with an average salary of $77,833 and an 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 363 students per counselor. The student body at Valley High School is 52% male and 48% female. The demographic breakdown includes 55% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 6% Asian students.

2,178

Total Students

Grade 10-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

118 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts75%

Mathematics66%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 10-12

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

363:1

Valley High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

75%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 70%

66%

Mathematics

City Avg: 68%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

363

Students per Counselor

Valley High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

118

Average Teacher Salary

$77,833

City Avg: $76,459

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor363:1

Valley High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.16%

Male

47.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,178 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White54.87%

Hispanic20.29%

Asian6.06%

Black11.85%

Two or More Races6.75%

Native American0.09%

Valley High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Valley High School

Q: What is Valley High School?

A: Valley High School is a high public located in West Des Moines.

Q: How many students attend Valley High School?

A: Valley High School has approximately 2,178 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Valley High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Valley High School - West Des Moines, IA

Quick Facts about Valley High School
School Name	Valley High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 10-12
Location	3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, West Des Moines, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 633-4000
Total Students	2,178
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	118
Rating	7.1/10
ELA Proficiency	75%
Math Proficiency	66%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley High School

What is Valley High School?

Valley High School is a high public located in West Des Moines.

How many students attend Valley High School?

Valley High School has approximately 2,178 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 18:1.

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