Valley High School is a public high school in Pine Grove, West Virginia, United States. It is one of four high schools in the Wetzel County School District. Athletic teams compete as the Valley Lumberjacks in the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission as a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 124 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence...Pride...Respect...
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
3%
White
98%
87%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #458 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
124 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley High School?
Valley High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Wetzel County Schools.
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