Pleasant Valley High School

Summary:

Pleasant Valley High School is a public high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,658. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, which is ranked 5 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, ranking 11th out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 11.16% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.6.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Camanche High School, Central DeWitt High School, and the Davenport Community School District high schools, Pleasant Valley High School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratio. These factors suggest that the school provides a more enriched educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 332-5151

District: Pleasant Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,394

Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley High School:

Elementary:	Bridgeview Elementary School
	Cody Elementary School
	Hopewell Elementary
	Pleasant View Elementary School
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	Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Middle:	Pleasant Valley Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 1,679

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Asian:

11.0%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Valley High School ranks better than 96.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.47. (See more...)

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.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Asian (11%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Valley High School employs 96.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley High School is $11,394.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley High School 11^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Pleasant Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Pleasant Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Community School District 5^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	83.07	15^th	351	95.7%
2013	84.56	8^th	351	97.7%
2014	83.72	28^th	322	91.3%
2015	82.52	21^st	324	93.5%
2016	90.81	11^th	320	96.6%
2017	81.16	31^st	325	90.5%
2018	85.28	14^th	320	95.6%
2019	93.73	4^th	327	98.8%
2021	89.26	13^th	327	96.0%
2022	82.07	37^th	332	88.9%
2023	90.78	10^th	336	97.0%
2024	87.47	11^th	338	96.7%

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

Data source: Iowa 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	Total
1988	834	8	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	859
1989	776	7	15	37	2	n/a	n/a	837
1990	786	12	15	11	1	n/a	n/a	825
1991	783	13	18	12	0	n/a	n/a	826
1992	861	6	20	13	2	n/a	n/a	902
1993	876	7	19	13	1	n/a	n/a	916
1994	882	7	24	18	1	n/a	n/a	932
1995	974	7	17	20	3	n/a	n/a	1021
1996	974	7	17	20	3	n/a	n/a	1021
1997	1016	8	30	27	4	n/a	n/a	1085
1998	1039	8	26	29	8	n/a	n/a	1110
1999	1076	9	29	31	8	n/a	n/a	1153
2000	994	4	16	21	13	n/a	n/a	1048
2001	1038	6	22	18	18	n/a	n/a	1102
2002	1004	8	18	15	14	n/a	n/a	1059
2003	1004	8	18	15	14	n/a	n/a	1059
2004	1008	13	22	16	11	n/a	n/a	1070
2005	1006	12	22	20	13	n/a	n/a	1073
2006	1061	14	24	20	12	n/a	n/a	1131
2007	1034	15	36	26	12	n/a	n/a	1123
2008	1036	19	41	35	8	n/a	n/a	1139
2009	1012	26	46	35	9	n/a	n/a	1128
2010	973	25	43	40	7	1	9	1098
2011	1023	23	54	44	9	1	12	1166
2012	1047	24	62	46	9	3	16	1207
2013	1073	28	74	46	7	3	20	1251
2014	1065	37	76	53	8	0	23	1262
2015	1084	49	88	57	5	0	24	1307
2016	1105	43	99	56	5	1	27	1336
2017	1115	45	106	63	5	2	30	1366
2018	1152	43	128	69	3	2	30	1427
2019	1128	40	130	77	4	1	34	1414
2020	1136	47	149	74	4	0	51	1461
2021	1209	54	152	74	2	0	50	1541
2022	1258	51	175	94	3	1	61	1643
2023	1249	54	181	105	3	1	65	1658
2024	1267	56	184	113	2	1	56	1679

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	859	42.8	20.0	3.4
1989	837	42.1	19.8	2.5
1990	825	42.4	19.4	2.3
1991	826	42.4	19.4	2.8
1992	902	45.0	20.0	3.4
1993	916	45.4	20.2	3.9
1994	932	43.2	21.6	3.3
1995	1021	43.6	23.4	4.5
1996	1021	43.6	23.4	4.5
1997	1085	59.8	18.1	4.1
1998	1110	65.0	17.1	4.1
1999	1153	61.2	18.8	4.2
2000	1048	55.1	19.0	4
2001	1102	59.8	18.4	4
2002	1059	59.0	17.9	5.5
2003	1059	59.0	17.9	5.5
2004	1070	61.8	17.3	6.1
2005	1073	61.0	17.6	8.3
2006	1131	64.0	17.7	7.1
2007	1123	68.4	16.4	7
2008	1139	69.2	16.5	9.3
2009	1128	68.8	16.4	9.2
2010	1098	67.9	16.1	7.7
2011	1166	67.9	17.1	9
2012	1207	72.8	16.5	9
2013	1251	74.9	16.6	9.4
2014	1262	78.5	16.0	8.1
2015	1307	81.0	16.1	9.9
2016	1336	79.0	16.9	8.5
2017	1366	81.1	16.8	9.7
2018	1427	84.0	16.9	9.6
2019	1414	83.6	16.9	10.7
2020	1461	82.8	17.6	9.9
2021	1541	88.1	17.4	9.9
2022	1643	89.2	18.4	9.3
2023	1658	94.1	17.6	11.2
2024	1679	96.7	17.3	11

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	859	42.8	20.0	3.4
1989	837	42.1	19.8	2.5
1990	825	42.4	19.4	2.3
1991	826	42.4	19.4	2.8
1992	902	45.0	20.0	3.4
1993	916	45.4	20.2	3.9
1994	932	43.2	21.6	3.3
1995	1021	43.6	23.4	4.5
1996	1021	43.6	23.4	4.5
1997	1085	59.8	18.1	4.1
1998	1110	65.0	17.1	4.1
1999	1153	61.2	18.8	4.2
2000	1048	55.1	19.0	4
2001	1102	59.8	18.4	4
2002	1059	59.0	17.9	5.5
2003	1059	59.0	17.9	5.5
2004	1070	61.8	17.3	6.1
2005	1073	61.0	17.6	8.3
2006	1131	64.0	17.7	7.1
2007	1123	68.4	16.4	7
2008	1139	69.2	16.5	9.3
2009	1128	68.8	16.4	9.2
2010	1098	67.9	16.1	7.7
2011	1166	67.9	17.1	9
2012	1207	72.8	16.5	9
2013	1251	74.9	16.6	9.4
2014	1262	78.5	16.0	8.1
2015	1307	81.0	16.1	9.9
2016	1336	79.0	16.9	8.5
2017	1366	81.1	16.8	9.7
2018	1427	84.0	16.9	9.6
2019	1414	83.6	16.9	10.7
2020	1461	82.8	17.6	9.9
2021	1541	88.1	17.4	9.9
2022	1643	89.2	18.4	9.3
2023	1658	94.1	17.6	11.2
2024	1679	96.7	17.3	11

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 Pleasant Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$286 (2.5%)	$11,108 (97.5%)	$11,394

Data source: Iowa 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 4^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 10^th of 336 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley High School)	93.4	90.5	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	93.4	90.5	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley High School)	88.2	88.3	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	88.2	88.3	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley High School)	91	86.8	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	91	86.8	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley High School)	91.9	88.5	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	91.9	88.5	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1414	1658	17.3%
African American	40	54	35%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	130	181	39.2%
Hispanic	77	105	36.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1128	1249	10.7%
Two or More Races	34	65	91.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.7%	11.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Pleasant Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (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	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,679	97	17.3	11.0%	1,267 (75.5%)	56 (3.3%)	113 (6.7%)	184 (11.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.3%)	87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%		90.8	10^th of 336 public high schools	97.0%	1	93.1	89.6	86.8	85.9	84.6	88.6	77.7	$11,394	$286	$11,108
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,485	98	15.2	29.4%	1,060 (71.4%)	117 (7.9%)	168 (11.3%)	31 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.8%)	70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%		69.8	84^th of 336 public high schools	75.0%	6	81.9	81.0	81.9	75.6	74.3	81.4	66.7	$12,142	$250	$11,892
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,431	89	16.1	43.5%	696 (48.6%)	323 (22.6%)	237 (16.6%)	16 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	151 (10.6%)	9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%		12.1	306^th of 336 public high schools	8.9%	7	61.6	59.8	53.0	40.9	44.7	36.4	40.5	$15,092	$622	$14,470
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,303	78	16.8	46.0%	622 (47.7%)	331 (25.4%)	181 (13.9%)	33 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (10.1%)	5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%		2.8	327^th of 336 public high schools	2.7%	7	59.8	55.1	38.4	33.7	44.3	28.1	38.3	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Mid City High	Public	7-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	195	17	11.8	59.0%	96 (49.2%)	49 (25.1%)	23 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.3%)	0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%		0.2	333^rd of 336 public high schools	0.9%	2	29.3	15.4	45.0	14.6	10.3	20.0	12.8	$18,737	$636	$18,102
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,442	93	15.4	49.4%	815 (56.5%)	201 (13.9%)	227 (15.7%)	35 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (10.5%)	1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%		1.3	330^th of 336 public high schools	1.8%	3	46.6	41.7	35.1	30.4	30.4	33.2	28.3	$15,155	$652	$14,503
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,048	63	16.5	23.1%	892 (85.1%)	25 (2.4%)	72 (6.9%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.7%)	64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%		68.2	97^th of 336 public high schools	71.1%	26	83.7	77.3	66.7	76.9	75.6	79.8	65.1	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	543	39	13.9	29.5%	477 (87.8%)	25 (4.6%)	20 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%		70.1	83^rd of 336 public high schools	75.3%	23	87.1	81.6	80.4	71.2	64.5	71.7	73.6	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	303	24	12.5	34.7%	272 (89.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%		63	120^th of 336 public high schools	64.3%	31	77.5	85.2	74.7	61.3	83.6	76.2	55.7	$14,272	$66	$14,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley High School

Is Pleasant Valley High School a good school?

Yes! Pleasant Valley High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 338 Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,679 students attended Pleasant Valley High School.

What district is Pleasant Valley High School in?

Pleasant Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley High School?

Students at Pleasant Valley High School are 75% White, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pleasant Valley High School?

Pleasant Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridgeview Elementary School
Elementary : Cody Elementary School
Elementary : Hopewell Elementary
Elementary : Pleasant View Elementary School
Elementary : Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Middle : Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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