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Valley High School (Closed 2023)

1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
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 was 12% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(18-19)
12%
38%
(17-18)
32%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
2%
Black
(19-20)
6%
4%
White
(19-20)
91%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
3%
n/a
(18-19)
70-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fayette County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Valley High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley High School?
420 students attend Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valley High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Valley High School offer ?
Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Valley High School part of?
Valley High School is part of Fayette County Schools.

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