Valley View High School

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Valley View High School ranks 83 rd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley View High School is a public high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 631 students. The school is part of the Valley View School District, which is ranked 16th out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley View High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 2-14 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly higher than the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology notably higher than the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT Aspire English (77.5%), Math (40.4%), Science (50.7%), and Reading (51.7%) were all significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, Valley View High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 15.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic success.

While Valley View High School is a top-performing school in the state, some of the nearby schools, such as Riverside High School and Brookland High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, Valley View High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.19% to 24.53% over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools. One area where the school could potentially focus on improving is Geometry, as the proficiency rates in this subject are notably lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public 10-12

2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404

(870) 935-6361

District: Valley View School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,236

Feeder schools for Valley View High School:

Elementary:	Valley View Elementary School
	Valley View Intermediate School
Middle:	Valley View Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 673

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

5.1%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley View High School ranks better than 72.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Valley View High School employs 46.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View High School is $10,236.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley View High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View High School 83^rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Valley View High School in the ranking list.)

Valley View School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View School District 16^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley View High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	88.68	2^nd	232	99.1%
2007	83.99	8^th	258	96.9%
2008	85.21	3^rd	256	98.8%
2009	84.69	6^th	261	97.7%
2010	86.48	6^th	262	97.7%
2011	81.19	8^th	266	97.0%
2012	83.78	5^th	266	98.1%
2013	86.04	6^th	271	97.8%
2014	83.73	10^th	268	96.3%
2015	85.75	5^th	267	98.1%
2016	97.25	2^nd	269	99.3%
2017	96.92	3^rd	264	98.9%
2018	94.67	6^th	263	97.7%
2019	91.44	8^th	282	97.2%
2021	90.84	12^th	290	95.9%
2022	88.09	14^th	282	95.0%
2023	94.99	7^th	295	97.6%
2024	65.39	83^rd	305	72.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Valley View High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	410	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1989	433	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	433
1990	446	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	449
1991	284	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	285
1992	294	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	299
1993	294	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	298
1994	298	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	302
1995	309	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
1996	309	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
1997	330	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	335
1998	359	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
1999	363	0	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	372
2000	256	1	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	266
2001	269	2	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	279
2002	282	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	290
2003	282	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	290
2004	658	10	3	11	6	n/a	n/a	688
2005	704	3	7	12	6	n/a	n/a	732
2006	747	5	10	14	8	n/a	n/a	784
2007	783	11	10	22	8	n/a	n/a	834
2008	841	26	10	17	9	n/a	n/a	903
2009	858	19	11	20	7	n/a	n/a	915
2010	897	17	17	25	6	13	2	977
2011	956	17	20	38	4	5	6	1046
2012	984	19	23	44	5	5	14	1094
2013	1060	19	28	2	3	6	12	1130
2014	494	11	16	16	1	0	8	546
2015	527	12	14	22	2	0	8	585
2016	527	14	17	26	2	1	6	593
2017	502	17	12	33	2	1	5	572
2018	503	18	19	28	1	1	2	572
2019	515	27	20	28	0	1	5	596
2020	571	28	21	23	0	1	13	657
2021	549	29	24	23	0	1	10	636
2022	546	33	22	22	2	1	11	637
2023	524	37	24	34	1	1	10	631
2024	566	29	25	34	2	0	17	673

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 View High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	410	21.3	19.2	n/a
1989	433	51.0	8.4	n/a
1990	449	24.0	18.7	12
1991	285	15.7	18.1	9.5
1992	299	15.6	19.1	15.4
1993	298	16.1	18.5	16.1
1994	302	17.8	17.0	14.6
1995	315	16.9	18.6	12.4
1996	315	16.9	18.6	12.4
1997	335	18.9	17.7	23.6
1998	364	18.9	19.3	20.1
1999	372	15.5	24.0	25.5
2000	266	34.0	7.8	34.6
2001	279	38.0	7.3	14
2002	290	28.0	10.4	14.1
2003	290	28.0	10.4	14.1
2004	688	44.0	15.6	14.7
2005	732	46.0	15.9	18.3
2006	784	53.0	14.8	21.4
2007	834	64.0	13.0	15.8
2008	903	67.0	13.5	11.7
2009	915	70.0	13.1	19.2
2010	977	78.5	13.3	22.7
2011	1046	70.9	14.7	21.4
2012	1094	73.7	14.8	20.1
2013	1130	75.2	15.0	18.3
2014	546	43.1	12.6	21.8
2015	585	43.0	13.6	19.5
2016	593	46.0	12.8	22.3
2017	572	45.7	12.5	12.2
2018	572	47.2	12.0	11.4
2019	596	47.2	12.6	16.8
2020	657	41.1	15.9	18.7
2021	636	40.9	15.5	24.5
2022	637	43.8	14.5	21.2
2023	631	44.0	14.3	21.7
2024	673	46.2	14.5	19.8

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 View High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	410	21.3	19.2	n/a
1989	433	51.0	8.4	n/a
1990	449	24.0	18.7	12
1991	285	15.7	18.1	9.5
1992	299	15.6	19.1	15.4
1993	298	16.1	18.5	16.1
1994	302	17.8	17.0	14.6
1995	315	16.9	18.6	12.4
1996	315	16.9	18.6	12.4
1997	335	18.9	17.7	23.6
1998	364	18.9	19.3	20.1
1999	372	15.5	24.0	25.5
2000	266	34.0	7.8	34.6
2001	279	38.0	7.3	14
2002	290	28.0	10.4	14.1
2003	290	28.0	10.4	14.1
2004	688	44.0	15.6	14.7
2005	732	46.0	15.9	18.3
2006	784	53.0	14.8	21.4
2007	834	64.0	13.0	15.8
2008	903	67.0	13.5	11.7
2009	915	70.0	13.1	19.2
2010	977	78.5	13.3	22.7
2011	1046	70.9	14.7	21.4
2012	1094	73.7	14.8	20.1
2013	1130	75.2	15.0	18.3
2014	546	43.1	12.6	21.8
2015	585	43.0	13.6	19.5
2016	593	46.0	12.8	22.3
2017	572	45.7	12.5	12.2
2018	572	47.2	12.0	11.4
2019	596	47.2	12.6	16.8
2020	657	41.1	15.9	18.7
2021	636	40.9	15.5	24.5
2022	637	43.8	14.5	21.2
2023	631	44.0	14.3	21.7
2024	673	46.2	14.5	19.8

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 View High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$714 (7.0%)	$9,522 (93.0%)	$10,236

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 295 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English (Valley View High School)	81.3	77.5	3.8%
10th Grade English (Valley View School District)	81.3	77.5	3.8%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Valley View High School)	44.3	40.4	3.9%
10th Grade Math (Valley View School District)	44.3	40.4	3.9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Valley View High School)	50.7	50.7
10th Grade Science (Valley View School District)	50.7	50.7
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Valley View High School)	47.1	51.7	4.6%
10th Grade Reading (Valley View School District)	47.1	51.7	4.6%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley View High School)	26	28.6	2.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley View School District)	26	28.6	2.6%
11th Grade English (Valley View High School)	78.5	64.6	13.9%
11th Grade English (Valley View School District)	78.5	64.6	13.9%
11th Grade Reading (Valley View High School)	44.2	49.7	5.5%
11th Grade Reading (Valley View School District)	44.2	49.7	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Valley View High School)	37	40.6	3.6%
11th Grade Science (Valley View School District)	37	40.6	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	596	631	5.9%
African American	27	37	37%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	20	24	20%
Hispanic	28	34	21.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	515	524	1.7%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	21.7%	4.9%

Schools Near Valley View High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley View High School	Public	10-12	2118 Valley View Dr	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-6361	673	46	14.5	19.8%	566 (84.1%)	29 (4.3%)	34 (5.1%)	25 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	65.4	83^rd of 305 public high schools	72.8%		95	7^th of 295 public high schools	97.6%	76					35.0	35.0					34.6	34.6										8.2	50.0	0.0	9.0						43.6			43.6	$10,236	$714	$9,522
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	1727 S Main St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 933-5891	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Academies At Jonesboro High School	Public	10-12	301 Hurricane Dr	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5881	1,423	98	14.5	100.8%	497 (34.9%)	615 (43.2%)	233 (16.4%)	14 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.5%)	29.1	238^th of 305 public high schools	22.0%		29.3	228^th of 295 public high schools	22.7%	10					25.3	24.9					25.9	25.5									0.0	0.9	0.0	0.0	0.8					0.0	13.9	6.3	0.0	13.4	$12,907	$2,054	$10,853
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	4201 Chieftain Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7805	1,041	75	13.9	55.2%	294 (28.2%)	554 (53.2%)	111 (10.7%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	61 (5.9%)	18.6	268^th of 305 public high schools	12.1%		21.9	249^th of 295 public high schools	15.6%	19				15.6	16.4	15.9				15.3	16.6	15.9						8.3	3.1	7.6	18.5	1.0	0.0		2.8					24.8	11.4	25.0		16.3	$9,403	$1,067	$8,337
Westside High School	Public	8-12	1630 Hwy 91 W	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-7501	694	56	12.3	49.3%	639 (92.1%)	20 (2.9%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	51	137^th of 305 public high schools	55.1%		43.4	174^th of 295 public high schools	41.0%	37			29.5	28.9	23.8	27.5			31.1	32.8	22.2	29.0			31.6	31.6		14.0		13.9	33.3	24.8	0.0		23.9			33.1	33.1	16.7	36.0	0.0	0.0	34.1	$9,120	$958	$8,162
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School St	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	229	32	7.1	48.9%	215 (93.9%)	8 (3.5%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	33.9	213^th of 305 public high schools	30.2%		58.3	113^th of 295 public high schools	61.7%	100		21.6	8.4	8.1	27.9	17.0		16.2	11.1	13.1	27.9	17.5		24.3	13.6	20.3	42.9	16.0		25.6	15.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.9		24.3	36.2	30.1	0.0	37.5	0.0		35.8	$9,310	$877	$8,432
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Harrisburg	Public	7-12	1800 Pine Grove Ln	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(870) 578-5886	31	4	7.2	87.1%	14 (45.2%)	14 (45.2%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	304^th of 305 public high schools	0.3%		19.3	257^th of 295 public high schools	12.9%	47				0.0		0.0						0.0									0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0						0.0			0.0
Brookland High School	Public	10-12	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-2080	630	39	16.2	27.8%	563 (89.4%)	23 (3.7%)	32 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	47.9	152^nd of 305 public high schools	50.2%		77.1	46^th of 295 public high schools	84.4%	106					33.5	33.5					31.6	31.6							2.9	2.4		5.5	0.0	0.0	4.0						23.2		50.0	23.6	$10,493	$1,074	$9,420
Trumann High School	Public	9-12	1620 W Main St	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 483-5301	453	30	14.9	100.0%	337 (74.4%)	67 (14.8%)	32 (7.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	40.6	184^th of 305 public high schools	39.7%		26.5	237^th of 295 public high schools	19.7%	53				21.5	20.1	20.7				21.5	22.5	22.0						19.8	18.8	19.5	0.0	9.3	0.0	0.0	6.9					100.0	37.9	0.0		38.0	$11,155	$1,236	$9,919
Harrisburg High School	Public	6-12	501 West South Street	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2417	523	47	11.0	21.6%	467 (89.3%)	17 (3.3%)	30 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	64.1	88^th of 305 public high schools	71.1%		38.1	197^th of 295 public high schools	33.2%	109	30.0	41.7	15.1	41.7	27.5	31.1	31.7	40.2	17.4	41.7	29.1	31.9	35.0	52.7	33.8	40.3		36.9		36.9	0.0	6.6			6.5	26.6	47.2	17.5	29.8	0.0	29.6	0.0		28.2	$11,290	$1,240	$10,050

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View High School

What district is Valley View High School in?

Valley View School District

Is Valley View High School a good school?

Valley View High School ranks 83^rd of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley View High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 673 students attended Valley View High School.

What schools feed into Valley View High School?

Valley View High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley View Elementary School
Elementary : Valley View Intermediate School
Middle : Valley View Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Valley View High School?

Students at Valley View High School are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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