At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
317
Valley High School: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gilcrest. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. NCES reports 483 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.8%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.74 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic64.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
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
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pete Mirich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
358 reported students
Platteville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
317 reported students
Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
248 reported students
Gilcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVICA Colorado High · Charter · Weld County School District No. Re-5J | 06–12 | 157 | 4.1 mi |
| Greeley West High School High · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 1,936 | 8.3 mi |
| Centennial BOCES High School High · Centennial BOCES | 11–12 | 82 | 8.3 mi |
| Union Colony Preparatory School High · Charter · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 06–12 | 333 | 8.4 mi |
| Early College Academy High · GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | 09–12 | 293 | 9.3 mi |
| Roosevelt High School High · Weld County School District No. Re-5J | 09–12 | 1,184 | 9.5 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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 483 students and 32.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. 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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley High School in?
Valley High School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, based in Gilcrest, CO, which operates 5 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 CIVICA Colorado (4.1 mi), Greeley West High School (8.3 mi), Centennial BOCES High School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.