Valley Head High School

About Valley Head High School

Valley Head High School is a public secondary school located in Valley Head, Alabama. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the DeKalb County Schools system. Valley Head High School is committed to providing its students with a quality education that prepares them for success in college and career. The school offers a variety of courses, including English, math, science, social studies, and electives. Valley Head High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations. The school has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, and its students consistently perform well on standardized tests. Valley Head High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for their future.

Address:	235 1st Ave Valley Head, AL 35989
Phone:	(256) 635-6228
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	419 students

Overview Valley Head High School

Valley Head High School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Valley Head High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Valley Head High School

Valley Head High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Valley Head High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.