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Valley High School

Summary:

Valley High School is a small public high school in Pine Grove, West Virginia, serving 139 students in grades 9-12. The school has a 100% white student population and is part of the Wetzel County Schools district, which is ranked 40th out of 55 districts in the state.

Academically, Valley High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 14.6% for the district and 17.9% for the state. The school's performance in English Language Arts (37.4% proficient) and Science (20.4% proficient) also lags behind. As a result, Valley High School has a low statewide ranking, placing 88th out of 112 West Virginia high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Valley High School's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While female students rank 54th out of 110 West Virginia high schools, male students rank 93rd. Similarly, white students rank 89th out of 111 schools, while the school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students is even lower. In comparison, nearby schools like Magnolia High School have more diverse student populations and outperform Valley High School in core subjects.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 44 Lumberjack Ln
       Pine Grove, WV  26419-8200

(304) 889-3151

District: Wetzel County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,353 Help


Feeder schools for Valley High School:

Elementary:    Short Line School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
African American:
1.4%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley High School ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), African American (1.4%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley High School is 7.5. 2 high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley High School is $22,353, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley High School 88th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Wetzel County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wetzel County Schools 40th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 7.63 109th 111 1.8%
2010 25.91 98th 112 12.5%
2011 43.30 71st 113 37.2%
2012 38.13 77th 113 31.9%
2013 36.45 78th 114 31.6%
2014 42.46 66th 115 42.6%
2015 21.00 101st 117 13.7%
2016 36.04 87th 119 26.9%
2017 39.08 87th 122 28.7%
2018 6.30 113th 115 1.7%
2019 52.15 50th 114 56.1%
2021 20.17 92nd 113 18.6%
2022 14.67 102nd 112 8.9%
2023 26.58 88th 112 21.4%
2024 24.04 88th 112 21.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.13 83rd 118 29.7%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.04 60th 121 50.4%
2018 52.57 51st 112 54.5%
2021 31.46 74th 111 33.3%
2022 7.23 103rd 109 5.5%
2023 11.67 100th 107 6.5%
2024 51.54 54th 110 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.18 82nd 119 31.1%
2018 15.74 98th 111 11.7%
2019 27.62 82nd 109 24.8%
2021 72.42 24th 110 78.2%
2022 15.20 99th 108 8.3%
2023 48.23 54th 108 50.0%
2024 51.70 54th 110 50.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.29 73rd 122 40.2%
2018 6.06 110th 111 0.9%
2019 72.08 23rd 109 78.9%
2021 6.30 109th 110 0.9%
2022 13.85 101st 108 6.5%
2023 9.06 104th 108 3.7%
2024 16.70 93rd 109 14.7%
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Rank History for White students at Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.93 87th 122 28.7%
2018 6.34 111th 113 1.8%
2019 53.43 45th 112 59.8%
2021 19.43 93rd 113 17.7%
2022 13.45 101st 111 9.0%
2023 25.50 87th 112 22.3%
2024 22.78 89th 111 19.8%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a principal
Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Open Quote I love Valley HS. The students are great and the faculty is one of the best around. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 4, 2012

Open Quote Excellent staff that values individual students. Both of my children received a wonderful education there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 331 331
1990 308 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1996 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1997 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 226 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 192 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2003 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2004 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
2011 202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202
2012 196 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 196
2013 209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
2014 189 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 189
2015 186 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 187
2016 176 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 177
2017 154 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 155
2018 149 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 150
2019 145 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 146
2020 144 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 145
2021 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150
2022 152 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152
2023 139 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 139
2024 136 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 331 20.0 16.5 n/a
1990 309 20.5 15.0 0
1991 299 18.2 16.4 0
1992 301 18.4 16.3 n/a
1993 300 19.5 15.4 n/a
1994 282 18.6 15.2 n/a
1995 274 18.0 15.2 0
1996 274 18.0 15.2 0
1997 252 19.3 13.1 n/a
1998 252 19.3 13.1 49.6
1999 235 19.6 12.0 0
2000 227 19.3 11.8 n/a
2001 193 18.9 10.2 47.2
2002 212 16.0 13.3 50.5
2003 212 16.0 13.3 50.5
2004 220 16.6 13.3 53.6
2005 215 16.3 13.2 50.2
2006 223 16.8 13.3 59.6
2007 209 16.5 12.7 52.2
2008 221 16.3 13.6 52.9
2009 228 15.8 14.4 53.1
2010 209 16.0 13.0 45.5
2011 202 17.5 11.4 43.1
2012 196 16.5 11.8 43.4
2013 209 16.5 12.6 44.5
2014 189 17.0 11.1 43.9
2015 187 18.0 10.3 41.2
2016 177 18.0 9.8 36.7
2017 155 17.2 8.9 32.9
2018 150 19.2 7.7 41.3
2019 146 19.0 7.6 50
2020 145 19.0 7.6 50.3
2021 150 19.0 7.8 44.7
2022 152 18.5 8.2 n/a
2023 139 18.5 7.5 n/a
2024 139 18.5 7.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 331 20.0 16.5 n/a
1990 309 20.5 15.0 0
1991 299 18.2 16.4 0
1992 301 18.4 16.3 n/a
1993 300 19.5 15.4 n/a
1994 282 18.6 15.2 n/a
1995 274 18.0 15.2 0
1996 274 18.0 15.2 0
1997 252 19.3 13.1 n/a
1998 252 19.3 13.1 49.6
1999 235 19.6 12.0 0
2000 227 19.3 11.8 n/a
2001 193 18.9 10.2 47.2
2002 212 16.0 13.3 50.5
2003 212 16.0 13.3 50.5
2004 220 16.6 13.3 53.6
2005 215 16.3 13.2 50.2
2006 223 16.8 13.3 59.6
2007 209 16.5 12.7 52.2
2008 221 16.3 13.6 52.9
2009 228 15.8 14.4 53.1
2010 209 16.0 13.0 45.5
2011 202 17.5 11.4 43.1
2012 196 16.5 11.8 43.4
2013 209 16.5 12.6 44.5
2014 189 17.0 11.1 43.9
2015 187 18.0 10.3 41.2
2016 177 18.0 9.8 36.7
2017 155 17.2 8.9 32.9
2018 150 19.2 7.7 41.3
2019 146 19.0 7.6 50
2020 145 19.0 7.6 50.3
2021 150 19.0 7.8 44.7
2022 152 18.5 8.2 n/a
2023 139 18.5 7.5 n/a
2024 139 18.5 7.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $889 (4.0%) $21,464 (96.0%) $22,353

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 114 High schoolsRanks 88th of 112 High schools
 34.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley High School)2015.8
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wetzel County Schools)20.418.1
 2.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Valley High School)48.634.2
 14.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wetzel County Schools)50.542.4
 8.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Valley High School)31.421.1
 10.3%
   11th Grade Science (Wetzel County Schools)2926.6
 2.4%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students146139
 4.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White145139
 4.1%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley High School

Students at Valley High School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Short Line School

Valley High School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of West Virginia high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Valley High School.


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