Shelby Valley High School

Summary:

Shelby Valley High School is a public high school located in Pikeville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 531 students. The school is part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shelby Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kentucky, with a current ranking of 26 out of 290 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly higher than the state and district averages, with 72% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English, compared to 44% statewide and 52% in the Pike County district. Shelby Valley High School also outperforms the state and district in other subject areas, such as ACT/Mathematics and ACT/Reading. The school has a strong 89.2% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state and district averages.

While Shelby Valley High School outperforms nearby schools like East Ridge High School and Pike County Central High School, it is outperformed by Pikeville High School, which is located within the Pikeville Independent School District. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Shelby Valley High School has consistently ranked among the top Kentucky high schools for homeless student performance, indicating the school's commitment to supporting and addressing the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 125 Douglas Park
       Pikeville, KY  41501


(606) 639-0033

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,386 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
African American:
1.3%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Compare Details Shelby Valley High School ranks better than 91% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Pike County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shelby Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Shelby Valley High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pike County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelby Valley High School is $15,386. 3 high schools in the Pike County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shelby Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby Valley High School 26th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Shelby Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 28th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shelby Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.84 68th 217 68.7%
2008 53.70 87th 217 59.9%
2009 60.58 71st 217 67.3%
2010 44.86 128th 223 42.6%
2011 30.17 178th 226 21.2%
2012 59.96 73rd 229 68.1%
2013 71.42 57th 291 80.4%
2014 70.30 62nd 290 78.6%
2015 67.49 79th 295 73.2%
2016 69.47 69th 288 76.0%
2017 62.83 104th 287 63.8%
2018 62.90 84th 271 69.0%
2019 62.06 90th 285 68.4%
2021 48.58 109th 267 59.2%
2022 66.07 65th 271 76.0%
2023 66.32 63rd 276 77.2%
2024 81.40 26th 290 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.25 75th 226 66.8%
2023 39.84 84th 162 48.1%
2024 53.36 51st 168 69.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.71 29th 232 87.5%
2019 66.14 71st 254 72.0%
2021 58.95 63rd 234 73.1%
2022 65.34 58th 266 78.2%
2023 69.66 45th 272 83.5%
2024 84.24 17th 274 93.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.48 3rd 25 88.0%
2023 78.87 4th 37 89.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.46 109th 234 53.4%
2019 66.10 70th 249 71.9%
2021 37.05 149th 236 36.9%
2022 66.84 55th 252 78.2%
2023 62.72 77th 253 69.6%
2024 71.87 52nd 261 80.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.82 119th 166 28.3%
2019 45.05 84th 166 49.4%
2021 46.49 67th 154 56.5%
2022 31.02 111th 153 27.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 13th 115 88.7%
2019 50.82 61st 102 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.91 58th 237 75.5%
2019 62.50 76th 251 69.7%
2021 51.10 88th 238 63.0%
2022 58.31 85th 257 66.9%
2023 62.07 73rd 259 71.8%
2024 85.26 18th 262 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at Shelby Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.40 127th 219 42.0%
2022 60.05 84th 260 67.7%
2023 59.68 83rd 264 68.6%
2024 74.56 46th 273 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shelby Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 810 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 818 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 840 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1994 866 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1995 779 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1996 779 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1997 768 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 732 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 724 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2000 712 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2001 678 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 599 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 599 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 616 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 586 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 597 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 590 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 593
2008 571 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 575
2009 603 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 606
2010 588 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 591
2011 590 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 596
2012 579 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 587
2013 556 2 1 4 0 0 4 0 567
2015 549 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 555
2016 569 3 1 4 0 0 5 0 582
2017 547 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 560
2018 556 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 564
2019 550 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 557
2020 550 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 558
2021 536 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 543
2022 519 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 527
2023 519 7 0 4 0 0 1 0 531

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 Shelby Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 813 46.7 17.4 n/a
1992 821 50.5 16.2 n/a
1993 847 51.0 16.6 n/a
1994 869 54.0 16.1 n/a
1995 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1996 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1997 768 42.9 17.9 31.8
1998 733 47.1 15.6 38.7
1999 725 48.4 15.0 50.1
2000 713 48.7 14.6 56.4
2001 678 48.2 14.1 61.2
2002 600 40.5 14.8 85.2
2003 600 40.5 14.8 85.2
2004 620 39.5 15.7 n/a
2005 589 41.0 14.4 n/a
2006 599 43.0 13.9 58.6
2007 593 41.0 14.5 52.6
2008 575 33.0 17.4 61.9
2009 606 34.5 17.6 64.7
2010 591 26.0 22.7 64.2
2011 596 32.5 18.3 65.3
2012 587 33.0 17.7 61.7
2013 567 32.0 17.7 62.8
2015 555 34.0 16.3 65.8
2016 582 32.0 18.1 68.4
2017 560 34.0 16.4 72
2018 564 30.0 18.8 68.1
2019 557 29.0 19.2 62.5
2020 558 30.0 18.6 65.8
2021 543 31.0 17.5 67.4
2022 527 31.0 17.0 64.7
2023 531 32.0 16.5 65.5

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 Shelby Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 813 46.7 17.4 n/a
1992 821 50.5 16.2 n/a
1993 847 51.0 16.6 n/a
1994 869 54.0 16.1 n/a
1995 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1996 780 51.0 15.3 n/a
1997 768 42.9 17.9 31.8
1998 733 47.1 15.6 38.7
1999 725 48.4 15.0 50.1
2000 713 48.7 14.6 56.4
2001 678 48.2 14.1 61.2
2002 600 40.5 14.8 85.2
2003 600 40.5 14.8 85.2
2004 620 39.5 15.7 n/a
2005 589 41.0 14.4 n/a
2006 599 43.0 13.9 58.6
2007 593 41.0 14.5 52.6
2008 575 33.0 17.4 61.9
2009 606 34.5 17.6 64.7
2010 591 26.0 22.7 64.2
2011 596 32.5 18.3 65.3
2012 587 33.0 17.7 61.7
2013 567 32.0 17.7 62.8
2015 555 34.0 16.3 65.8
2016 582 32.0 18.1 68.4
2017 560 34.0 16.4 72
2018 564 30.0 18.8 68.1
2019 557 29.0 19.2 62.5
2020 558 30.0 18.6 65.8
2021 543 31.0 17.5 67.4
2022 527 31.0 17.0 64.7
2023 531 32.0 16.5 65.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shelby Valley High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $660 (4.6%) $130 (0.9%) $791 (5.5%) $8,271 (57.5%) $1,971 (13.7%) $10,242 (71.2%) $14,391
2019 $659 (4.9%) $179 (1.3%) $838 (6.2%) $8,446 (62.6%) $1,913 (14.2%) $10,359 (76.7%) $13,500
2020 $681 (5.5%) $123 (1.0%) $804 (6.5%) $8,257 (66.3%) $1,704 (13.7%) $9,961 (79.9%) $12,460
2021 $847 (5.1%) $536 (3.2%) $1,383 (8.3%) $8,337 (50.3%) $2,222 (13.4%) $10,558 (63.6%) $16,591
2022 $724 (4.7%) $896 (5.8%) $1,620 (10.5%) $9,402 (61.1%) $3,623 (23.5%) $13,026 (84.7%) $15,386

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelby Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 285 High schoolsRanks 63rd of 276 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Shelby Valley High School)50.459
 8.6%
   11th Grade English (Pike County)40.748
 7.3%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shelby Valley High School)35.425
 10.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pike County)24.423
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Shelby Valley High School)44.949
 4.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Pike County)38.840
 1.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557531
 4.7%
African American27
 250%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White550519
 5.6%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%65.5%
 3.1%


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Yes. Shelby Valley High School ranks in the top 9.0% of Kentucky high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Shelby Valley High School.

Students at Shelby Valley High School are 98% White, 1% 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 Kentucky Department of Education.

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