At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
178.5
Valley High School: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sanders. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Sanders Unified District (4156). NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (95.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native95.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sanders Unified District (4156)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sanders Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
164 reported students
Sanders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
267 reported students
Lichii Deezh ahi Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Valley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVE - Sanders Valley High School High · Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sanders Elementary School Elementary · Sanders Unified District (4156) | PK–07 | 267 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lichii Deezh ahi Learning Academy Other · Sanders Unified District (4156) | KG–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sanders Middle School Middle · Sanders Unified District (4156) | 06–08 | 164 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
What grades does Valley High School serve?
Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sanders Unified District (4156).
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 205 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 193 students and 20.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sanders Unified District (4156) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Valley High School in?
Valley High School is part of Sanders Unified District (4156), based in Sanders, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NATIVE - Sanders Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), Sanders Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Lichii Deezh ahi Learning Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.