Sun Valley High

Summary:

Sun Valley High is a public high school located in Monroe, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,442 students. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sun Valley High's performance, as measured by end-of-course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 43.3% in Biology, 59.2% in English II, 33.2% in Math I, and 63.5% in Math III, compared to the district averages of 64.7%, 75.5%, 52.7%, and 73.6%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 136th out of 469 high schools in 2017-2018 to 352nd out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby high-performing schools like Central Academy of Technology and Arts, Cuthbertson High, and Weddington High have significantly higher EOC proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Sun Valley High has a relatively diverse student population, with 51.8% White, 19.42% African American, and 21.36% Hispanic students. However, the school's racial diversity has decreased slightly over the past few years, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 21.51% in 2020-2021 to 40.29% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. This is in contrast to the nearby high-performing schools, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The district may need to allocate additional resources and implement targeted interventions to address the academic and socioeconomic disparities between Sun Valley High and the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
       Monroe, NC  28110-7343


(704) 296-3020

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,375 Help


Feeder schools for Sun Valley High:

Elementary:    Indian Trail Elementary
    Shiloh Valley Elementary
    Shiloh Valley Primary School
Middle:    Sun Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,442

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
21.4%
African American:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sun Valley High ranks worse than 55% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked high schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sun Valley High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (21.4%), African American (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sun Valley High is 18.5. 6 high schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sun Valley High is $8,375. 6 high schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sun Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun Valley High 352nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Sun Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sun Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.39 78th 431 81.9%
2007 63.78 113th 453 75.1%
2008 60.46 143rd 477 70.0%
2009 66.50 104th 490 78.8%
2010 63.10 155th 499 68.9%
2011 60.77 174th 506 65.6%
2012 46.93 258th 502 48.6%
2013 44.78 186th 505 63.2%
2014 61.46 111th 451 75.4%
2015 64.54 100th 531 81.2%
2016 59.36 108th 507 78.7%
2017 65.68 102nd 476 78.6%
2018 61.93 136th 469 71.0%
2019 49.45 213th 514 58.6%
2021 47.00 295th 594 50.3%
2022 36.62 382nd 621 38.5%
2023 46.19 312th 626 50.2%
2024 42.65 352nd 640 45.0%
See the entire list of North Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.56 14th 185 92.4%
2019 61.38 67th 195 65.6%
2021 48.65 98th 199 50.8%
2022 25.23 186th 226 17.7%
2023 33.68 179th 249 28.1%
2024 25.73 214th 261 18.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.37 37th 173 78.6%
2021 35.85 78th 124 37.1%
2022 44.51 62nd 156 60.3%
2023 57.98 58th 226 74.3%
2024 63.45 45th 262 82.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.90 287th 349 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 112th 424 73.6%
2019 45.09 175th 446 60.8%
2021 47.04 139th 432 67.8%
2022 31.34 361st 544 33.6%
2023 48.49 250th 597 58.1%
2024 38.99 340th 613 44.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.68 144th 449 67.9%
2019 45.44 235th 475 50.5%
2021 43.95 221st 475 53.5%
2022 36.79 365th 594 38.6%
2023 46.01 311th 588 47.1%
2024 47.23 306th 602 49.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.11 157th 349 55.0%
2019 48.13 144th 364 60.4%
2021 44.64 146th 334 56.3%
2022 42.25 154th 330 53.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 35th 100 65.0%
2019 59.27 133rd 325 59.1%
2021 67.47 96th 337 71.5%
2022 44.56 283rd 398 28.9%
2023 37.52 318th 403 21.1%
2024 65.12 151st 403 62.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 149th 463 67.8%
2019 50.36 189th 488 61.3%
2021 48.80 184th 481 61.7%
2022 35.32 368th 585 37.1%
2023 45.75 300th 602 50.2%
2024 37.83 370th 607 39.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.34 88th 359 75.5%
2019 49.04 122nd 369 66.9%
2021 48.82 119th 364 67.3%
2022 33.97 262nd 430 39.1%
2023 46.48 185th 434 57.4%
2024 35.61 270th 437 38.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.14 151st 340 55.6%
2019 41.53 166th 354 53.1%
2021 53.33 99th 370 73.2%
2022 42.20 225th 436 48.4%
2023 44.23 226th 449 49.7%
2024 45.06 219th 454 51.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sun Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.07 188th 427 56.0%
2019 44.31 224th 444 49.5%
2021 39.45 233rd 439 46.9%
2022 32.93 372nd 534 30.3%
2023 47.11 279th 537 48.0%
2024 43.98 313th 553 43.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, April 12, 2015

Open Quote Our daughter was redistricted to Sun Valley this school year. Initially, we were reluctant as we were happy with the school she had been attending. Much to our surprise, the transition was not only smooth, it has been very positive. Our daughter is thriving both academically and socially. From administration to teachers, she has been welcomed. Her classes have been challenging and she has thrived. We could not be more thrilled. I encourage all prospective students / parents to talk with current students / parents. You will be astonished at the overwhelming sense of community and pride - which is just a bonus on top of the quality education in your child's future at Sun Valley. Welcome to Sun Valley Spartans!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sun Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1009 83 6 2 8 n/a n/a -1 1107
1989 1003 80 7 3 11 n/a n/a 9 1113
1990 1011 90 6 4 8 n/a n/a 0 1119
1991 1004 80 7 2 5 n/a n/a 0 1098
1992 1022 80 9 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1116
1993 1037 77 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 1125
1994 1094 75 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 1182
1995 1108 67 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1193
1996 1108 67 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 1193
1997 1144 81 14 4 8 n/a n/a 0 1251
1998 1245 104 10 14 12 n/a n/a 0 1385
1999 1345 108 8 19 9 n/a n/a 0 1489
2000 1471 115 10 29 10 n/a n/a 0 1635
2001 1034 109 5 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1196
2002 1040 135 18 68 3 n/a n/a 0 1264
2003 1040 135 18 68 3 n/a n/a 0 1264
2004 1140 184 19 77 4 n/a n/a 0 1424
2005 1270 227 24 107 7 n/a n/a 0 1635
2006 1044 193 18 100 3 n/a n/a 0 1358
2007 949 189 12 131 8 n/a n/a 44 1333
2008 968 212 12 173 5 n/a n/a 47 1417
2009 922 284 11 184 6 n/a n/a 0 1407
2010 882 262 14 151 6 n/a n/a 0 1315
2011 858 250 11 201 5 1 37 0 1363
2012 846 251 18 187 8 3 39 0 1352
2013 817 232 18 192 5 1 49 0 1314
2014 817 199 16 191 4 2 56 0 1285
2015 831 203 22 181 3 2 64 0 1306
2016 900 205 26 171 9 0 66 0 1377
2017 943 229 24 195 8 0 58 0 1457
2018 1000 255 35 211 10 0 64 0 1575
2019 892 272 24 236 6 1 58 0 1489
2020 837 263 25 242 3 0 97 0 1467
2021 783 242 28 258 4 1 65 0 1381
2022 765 247 25 265 3 1 71 0 1377
2023 747 280 29 308 3 1 74 0 1442

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 Sun Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1107 59.0 18.7 2.4
1989 1113 59.0 18.8 4.1
1990 1119 59.0 18.9 3.2
1991 1098 59.0 18.6 3.3
1992 1116 66.0 16.9 1.6
1993 1125 61.0 18.4 5.3
1994 1182 60.0 19.7 1.6
1995 1193 67.0 17.8 5.4
1996 1193 67.0 17.8 5.4
1997 1251 69.0 18.1 3.7
1998 1385 81.0 17.1 3.8
1999 1489 82.0 18.2 7.1
2000 1635 82.0 19.9 7.4
2001 1196 82.0 14.6 9.8
2002 1264 82.0 15.4 14.2
2003 1264 82.0 15.4 14.2
2004 1424 79.0 18.0 14.5
2005 1635 79.0 20.7 16.8
2006 1358 79.0 17.2 17.1
2007 1333 76.8 17.4 23.2
2008 1417 82.7 17.1 n/a
2009 1407 83.8 16.8 n/a
2010 1315 68.7 19.1 30.1
2011 1363 68.9 19.7 35.9
2012 1352 68.2 19.8 36.2
2013 1314 72.9 18.0 34.9
2014 1285 74.3 17.2 33.9
2015 1306 76.0 17.1 29.2
2016 1377 74.0 18.6 28.6
2017 1457 76.9 18.9 26.3
2018 1575 76.2 20.6 22.6
2019 1489 82.1 18.1 24.5
2020 1467 83.6 17.5 23.4
2021 1381 80.2 17.2 21.5
2022 1377 79.9 17.2 20.4
2023 1442 77.7 18.5 40.3

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 Sun Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1107 59.0 18.7 2.4
1989 1113 59.0 18.8 4.1
1990 1119 59.0 18.9 3.2
1991 1098 59.0 18.6 3.3
1992 1116 66.0 16.9 1.6
1993 1125 61.0 18.4 5.3
1994 1182 60.0 19.7 1.6
1995 1193 67.0 17.8 5.4
1996 1193 67.0 17.8 5.4
1997 1251 69.0 18.1 3.7
1998 1385 81.0 17.1 3.8
1999 1489 82.0 18.2 7.1
2000 1635 82.0 19.9 7.4
2001 1196 82.0 14.6 9.8
2002 1264 82.0 15.4 14.2
2003 1264 82.0 15.4 14.2
2004 1424 79.0 18.0 14.5
2005 1635 79.0 20.7 16.8
2006 1358 79.0 17.2 17.1
2007 1333 76.8 17.4 23.2
2008 1417 82.7 17.1 n/a
2009 1407 83.8 16.8 n/a
2010 1315 68.7 19.1 30.1
2011 1363 68.9 19.7 35.9
2012 1352 68.2 19.8 36.2
2013 1314 72.9 18.0 34.9
2014 1285 74.3 17.2 33.9
2015 1306 76.0 17.1 29.2
2016 1377 74.0 18.6 28.6
2017 1457 76.9 18.9 26.3
2018 1575 76.2 20.6 22.6
2019 1489 82.1 18.1 24.5
2020 1467 83.6 17.5 23.4
2021 1381 80.2 17.2 21.5
2022 1377 79.9 17.2 20.4
2023 1442 77.7 18.5 40.3

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 Sun Valley High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $469 (5.6%) $7,906 (94.4%) $8,375

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sun Valley High

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 213th of 514 High schoolsRanks 312th of 626 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Sun Valley High)5848.5
 9.5%
   End of Course Biology (Union County Public Schools)74.366.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Sun Valley High)62.159.1
 3%
   End of Course English II (Union County Public Schools)73.974.1
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Sun Valley High)40.742.4
 1.7%
   End of Course Math I (Union County Public Schools)61.658.4
 3.2%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Sun Valley High)49.257.4
 8.2%
   End of Course Math III (Union County Public Schools)6376.5
 13.5%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14891442
 3.2%
African American272280
 2.9%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian2429
 20.8%
Hispanic236308
 30.5%
Pacific Islander11
White892747
 16.3%
Two or More Races5874
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%40.3%
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Valley High

Students at Sun Valley High are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,442 students attended Sun Valley High.

Sun Valley High ranks 352nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Sun Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Indian Trail Elementary
Elementary : Shiloh Valley Elementary
Elementary : Shiloh Valley Primary School
Middle : Sun Valley Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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