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Valley High School

Grades 07–12 · High · South Jordan, UT · NCES 490042000329

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

347

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.51

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Utah high enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 197 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

702.5

Valley High School: 347 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 20.4:1. 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
340
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1

What the reported data says about Valley High School

Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in South Jordan. It is one of 70 current school records connected to Jordan District. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.

Among 197 high schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 459 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Utah median of 20.4:1 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 White (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Valley High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.4%
Students with disabilities
8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
28.8%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
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

  • White58.8%
  • Hispanic33.4%
  • Black0.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
  • Multiracial6.1%

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

1 distinct course 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.

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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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Life Skills Academy

High · Canyons District

12–12631 mi
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3

High · Charter · American Preparatory Academy

07–127191 mi
Jordan High

High · Canyons District

08–121,8201.9 mi
Alta High

High · Canyons District

08–122,2782.1 mi
Diamond Ridge High School

High · Canyons District

06–121842.4 mi
Canyons Virtual Academy

High · Canyons District

06–1202.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Valley High School

What grades does Valley High School serve?

Valley High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Jordan District.

How many students attend Valley High School?

Valley High School reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 197 Utah high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 347 students and 24.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.4:1. 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 Jordan District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. 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 Jordan District, based in West Jordan, UT, which operates 70 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 Life Skills Academy (1 mi), American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 (1 mi), Jordan High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.