Valley High School is a high school in the Valley Station area of Louisville, Kentucky. Valley became a "traditional" school in 1999 in an attempt to boost enrollment after it had fallen to 63% of capacity. Currently the enrollment is about 1,000.
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Valley High School's student population of 850 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1931
Colors
Gold and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Do it the Viking Way!
School Rankings
Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
32%
11%
White
45%
71%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley High School's ranking?
Valley High School is ranked #1131 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Valley High School often compared to?
Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasure Ridge Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 88%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
850 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Valley High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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 Jefferson County School District.
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