Pleasant Valley High School

Summary:

Pleasant Valley High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 422. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, ranking as high as 30th out of 367 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's students perform significantly better than the Calhoun County and Alabama state averages in several key academic areas, including mathematics, science, and English. However, the nearby Piedmont High School outperforms Pleasant Valley High School in several academic areas, particularly in mathematics and science. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.2 to 18 over the past three school years.

One interesting finding is the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pleasant Valley High School, from 32.95% in 2021-2022 to 55.45% in 2022-2023. This is higher than the state average and indicates a growing population of economically disadvantaged students at the school. The school has also seen some fluctuations in its academic performance over the years, with a dip in rankings and proficiency rates in the 2020-2021 school year, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the school has since rebounded, with its rankings and proficiency rates improving in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
       Jacksonville, AL  36265-7828


(256) 741-6700

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,421 Help


Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley High School:

Elementary:    Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
African American:
1.9%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Valley High School ranks better than 70.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pleasant Valley High School ranks better than 85.4% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Calhoun County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pleasant 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 (96.2%), African American (1.9%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School is 17.5. 4 high schools in the Calhoun County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley High School is $10,421. 4 high schools in the Calhoun County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley High School 130th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Pleasant Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley High School 55th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Pleasant Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 47th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Valley High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.31 44th 407 89.2%
2005 78.34 56th 415 86.5%
2006 75.69 64th 409 84.4%
2007 70.27 100th 412 75.7%
2008 83.48 35th 417 91.6%
2009 74.63 74th 425 82.6%
2010 64.18 149th 435 65.7%
2011 73.99 87th 435 80.0%
2012 80.54 49th 436 88.8%
2013 80.50 39th 436 91.1%
2014 71.31 87th 438 80.1%
2015 68.03 89th 430 79.3%
2016 71.57 86th 432 80.1%
2017 69.04 97th 432 77.5%
2018 77.96 66th 423 84.4%
2019 81.03 63rd 437 85.6%
2021 71.43 80th 440 81.8%
2022 72.02 85th 432 80.3%
2023 65.35 123rd 437 71.9%
2024 64.18 130th 442 70.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.74 181st 256 29.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.33 141st 349 59.6%
2018 71.22 91st 396 77.0%
2019 71.68 81st 396 79.5%
2021 65.92 106th 415 74.5%
2022 55.29 164th 421 61.0%
2023 65.61 103rd 410 74.9%
2024 68.70 95th 437 78.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.00 53rd 380 86.1%
2018 77.41 63rd 392 83.9%
2019 80.37 53rd 399 86.7%
2021 77.02 55th 415 86.7%
2022 68.09 100th 423 76.4%
2023 56.13 159th 417 61.9%
2024 52.75 182nd 426 57.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.53 173rd 380 54.5%
2018 72.79 84th 397 78.8%
2019 79.37 50th 399 87.5%
2021 62.18 123rd 418 70.6%
2022 71.47 88th 427 79.4%
2023 69.77 94th 419 77.6%
2024 71.40 93rd 428 78.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.27 122nd 331 63.1%
2019 67.22 77th 343 77.6%
2021 54.96 131st 369 64.5%
2022 54.53 137th 376 63.6%
2023 46.55 177th 370 52.2%
2024 47.08 173rd 373 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pleasant Valley High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.56 217th 357 39.2%
2005 45.98 227th 359 36.8%
2006 62.86 122nd 357 65.8%
2007 79.29 38th 358 89.4%
2008 85.08 16th 359 95.5%
2009 67.44 86th 357 75.9%
2010 75.68 53rd 358 85.2%
2011 79.22 34th 360 90.6%
2012 79.59 32nd 358 91.1%
2013 73.21 30th 358 91.6%
2014 77.38 56th 358 84.4%
2015 85.41 35th 353 90.1%
2016 75.98 57th 351 83.8%
2017 71.70 75th 353 78.8%
2018 68.24 110th 356 69.1%
2019 68.49 107th 366 70.8%
2021 74.07 71st 371 80.9%
2022 91.48 30th 367 91.8%
2023 87.97 44th 371 88.1%
2024 80.28 55th 378 85.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.13 34th 315 89.2%
2018 83.49 42nd 349 88.0%
2019 59.62 132nd 358 63.1%
2021 33.66 238th 361 34.1%
2022 82.23 43rd 361 88.1%
2023 97.00 8th 349 97.7%
2024 66.81 99th 375 73.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.15 38th 343 88.9%
2018 80.83 57th 347 83.6%
2019 64.75 123rd 354 65.3%
2021 81.00 54th 359 85.0%
2022 82.57 48th 367 86.9%
2023 85.14 46th 358 87.2%
2024 81.19 52nd 366 85.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.00 124th 339 63.4%
2018 55.71 159th 350 54.6%
2019 69.13 98th 357 72.5%
2021 55.99 139th 366 62.0%
2022 93.58 24th 366 93.4%
2023 87.35 41st 358 88.5%
2024 69.93 87th 368 76.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pleasant Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.87 147th 300 51.0%
2019 50.02 142nd 313 54.6%
2021 56.20 108th 319 66.1%
2022 80.84 51st 326 84.4%
2023 76.73 68th 317 78.5%
2024 60.54 94th 325 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State 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: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 961 961
1989 1087 8 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1098
1990 1110 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1991 1080 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
1992 1050 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1054
1993 1055 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1994 1016 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1995 1026 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1996 1026 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1997 1036 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1998 1070 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1999 1061 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
2000 1046 2 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1055
2001 1013 8 4 5 2 n/a n/a 1 1033
2002 702 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2003 702 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2004 696 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2005 676 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 669 4 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2007 474 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 482 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 459 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2010 447 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 493 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 499
2012 479 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 483
2013 479 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 484
2014 515 7 0 3 0 0 2 0 527
2015 491 12 0 5 0 1 2 0 511
2016 475 12 0 5 1 1 2 0 496
2017 483 14 1 2 2 0 3 0 505
2018 456 11 1 1 2 0 0 0 471
2019 438 7 1 0 2 0 0 0 448
2020 433 7 1 0 2 0 0 0 443
2021 417 9 2 0 3 0 0 0 431
2022 420 8 3 0 3 0 0 0 434
2023 406 8 3 1 3 0 1 0 422

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 Pleasant Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 36.0 26.6 0
1989 1098 41.0 26.7 n/a
1990 1119 42.0 26.6 0
1991 1083 42.0 25.7 n/a
1992 1054 49.0 21.5 n/a
1993 1062 47.0 22.6 n/a
1994 1024 49.3 20.8 n/a
1995 1027 47.1 21.8 n/a
1996 1027 47.1 21.8 n/a
1997 1039 49.4 21.0 28.8
1998 1072 53.5 20.0 27.1
1999 1067 57.0 18.7 41
2000 1055 61.5 17.2 41.7
2001 1033 60.5 17.1 41
2002 711 39.5 18.0 44.2
2003 711 39.5 18.0 44.2
2004 702 44.0 16.0 45
2005 679 43.0 15.8 42
2006 676 34.0 19.9 42
2007 476 25.0 19.0 38.2
2008 487 29.8 16.3 39
2009 467 29.2 15.8 40
2010 455 27.0 16.8 41.3
2011 499 30.5 16.3 45.7
2012 483 30.5 15.8 43.7
2013 484 31.5 15.3 46.3
2014 527 45.0 11.7 52.2
2015 511 28.0 18.2 49.9
2016 496 30.0 16.5 43.8
2017 505 27.5 18.3 45.7
2018 471 27.5 17.1 45.4
2019 448 26.0 17.2 45.1
2020 443 24.5 18.0 47.6
2021 431 25.0 17.2 45.9
2022 434 24.0 18.0 32.9
2023 422 24.0 17.5 55.5

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 Pleasant Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 36.0 26.6 0
1989 1098 41.0 26.7 n/a
1990 1119 42.0 26.6 0
1991 1083 42.0 25.7 n/a
1992 1054 49.0 21.5 n/a
1993 1062 47.0 22.6 n/a
1994 1024 49.3 20.8 n/a
1995 1027 47.1 21.8 n/a
1996 1027 47.1 21.8 n/a
1997 1039 49.4 21.0 28.8
1998 1072 53.5 20.0 27.1
1999 1067 57.0 18.7 41
2000 1055 61.5 17.2 41.7
2001 1033 60.5 17.1 41
2002 711 39.5 18.0 44.2
2003 711 39.5 18.0 44.2
2004 702 44.0 16.0 45
2005 679 43.0 15.8 42
2006 676 34.0 19.9 42
2007 476 25.0 19.0 38.2
2008 487 29.8 16.3 39
2009 467 29.2 15.8 40
2010 455 27.0 16.8 41.3
2011 499 30.5 16.3 45.7
2012 483 30.5 15.8 43.7
2013 484 31.5 15.3 46.3
2014 527 45.0 11.7 52.2
2015 511 28.0 18.2 49.9
2016 496 30.0 16.5 43.8
2017 505 27.5 18.3 45.7
2018 471 27.5 17.1 45.4
2019 448 26.0 17.2 45.1
2020 443 24.5 18.0 47.6
2021 431 25.0 17.2 45.9
2022 434 24.0 18.0 32.9
2023 422 24.0 17.5 55.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,305 (12.5%) $9,070 (87.0%) $10,421

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 437 Middle schools
 13.7%
Ranks 107th of 366 High schoolsRanks 44th of 371 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley High School)44.626.5
 18.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)42.617.5
 25.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley High School)6019.5
 40.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)35.714.7
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Pleasant Valley High School)41.141.5
 0.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Calhoun County)36.922.5
 14.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Pleasant Valley High School)43.853.9
 10%
   End of Course Science (Calhoun County)42.234.4
 7.8%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448422
 5.8%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White438406
 7.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%55.5%
 10.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Pleasant Valley High School.

Pleasant Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley High School ranks 55th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pleasant Valley High School are 96% White, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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