Is Valley High a good school?

Valley High ranks 103 rd of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,039 students attended Valley High.

What is the racial makeup of Valley High?

Students at Valley High are 84% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Valley High?

Valley High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alameda Elementary Elementary : Alvarado Elementary Elementary : Cochiti Elementary Elementary : Duranes Elementary Elementary : Griegos Elementary Elementary : Los Ranchos Elementary Elementary : MacArthur Elementary Elementary : Mission Avenue Elementary Middle : Garfield Middle Middle : Taft Middle

Valley High

Summary:

Valley High School is a public high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including a high-poverty student population, declining academic performance, and significant disparities in achievement among different student subgroups.

Valley High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (84.41%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 57.14% to 88.98% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the nearby schools and the state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Valley High had a 35% proficiency rate in Language Arts, 10% in Mathematics, and 26% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 51st out of 163 New Mexico high schools in 2011-2012 (4 stars) to 103rd out of 170 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), placing it in the lower half of high schools in the state.

While Valley High's performance is generally lower than the state averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Digital Arts And Technology Academy and Albuquerque High, have higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Valley High to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, the school's high poverty rates, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years, indicate a need to address the challenges faced by the economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1505 Candelaria Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 345-9021

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,979

Feeder schools for Valley High:

Elementary:	Alameda Elementary
	Alvarado Elementary
	Cochiti Elementary
	Duranes Elementary
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	Griegos Elementary
	Los Ranchos Elementary
	MacArthur Elementary
	Mission Avenue Elementary
Middle:	Garfield Middle
	Taft Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,039

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.4%

White:

9.0%

American Indian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley High ranks worse than 60.6% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 13^th among 24 ranked high schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Valley High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.4%), White (9%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley High is 16. 20 high schools in the Albuquerque School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Valley High employs 64.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley High is $10,979, which is the 10^th highest among 24 high schools in the Albuquerque School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley High 103^rd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Valley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	50.27	60^th	129	53.5%
2006	52.44	63^rd	134	53.0%
2007	54.03	68^th	150	54.7%
2008	56.55	59^th	146	59.6%
2009	48.60	75^th	151	50.3%
2010	42.57	92^nd	154	40.3%
2011	53.20	78^th	157	50.3%
2012	65.05	51^st	163	68.7%
2013	48.62	89^th	177	49.7%
2014	52.70	93^rd	198	53.0%
2015	41.61	90^th	193	53.4%
2016	35.20	108^th	185	41.6%
2017	22.14	130^th	158	17.7%
2018	24.46	131^st	182	28.0%
2019	22.57	147^th	181	18.8%
2022	37.73	86^th	177	51.4%
2023	31.66	103^rd	170	39.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.32	42^nd	62	32.3%
2022	31.03	36^th	58	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.41	134^th	164	18.3%
2019	21.59	139^th	161	13.7%
2022	48.91	49^th	154	68.2%
2023	40.92	75^th	157	52.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.01	7^th	9	22.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.05	120^th	145	17.2%
2019	21.48	122^nd	144	15.3%
2022	33.63	97^th	157	38.2%
2023	28.16	94^th	143	34.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.98	34^th	51	33.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.40	16^th	24	33.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.78	117^th	143	18.2%
2019	20.64	131^st	151	13.2%
2022	35.64	94^th	159	40.9%
2023	35.43	92^nd	146	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	25.68	97^th	133	27.1%
2019	23.44	118^th	139	15.1%
2022	36.92	84^th	150	44.0%
2023	32.93	78^th	132	40.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.57	30^th	44	31.8%

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Rank History for White students at Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	17.30	101^st	115	12.2%
2019	14.40	101^st	109	7.3%
2022	44.75	68^th	133	48.9%
2023	30.18	103^rd	157	34.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Valley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	445	20	12	1169	57	n/a	n/a	1703
1991	470	35	0	1217	53	n/a	n/a	1775
1992	429	18	6	1182	82	n/a	n/a	1717
1993	540	24	11	1231	89	n/a	n/a	1895
1994	593	23	15	1101	82	n/a	n/a	1814
1995	785	37	17	1241	94	n/a	n/a	2174
1996	785	37	17	1241	94	n/a	n/a	2174
1997	793	37	14	1332	87	n/a	n/a	2263
1998	718	37	11	1444	64	n/a	n/a	2274
1999	661	48	12	1522	89	n/a	n/a	2332
2000	594	45	15	1561	85	n/a	n/a	2300
2001	571	36	12	1530	78	n/a	n/a	2227
2002	520	26	12	1451	77	n/a	n/a	2086
2003	520	26	12	1451	77	n/a	n/a	2086
2004	475	32	14	1393	78	n/a	n/a	1992
2005	430	33	6	1433	67	n/a	n/a	1969
2006	364	31	10	1261	70	n/a	n/a	1736
2007	334	31	6	1275	55	n/a	n/a	1701
2008	296	40	8	1331	54	n/a	n/a	1729
2009	268	28	5	1296	66	n/a	n/a	1663
2010	159	10	2	1402	34	0	14	1621
2011	147	9	5	1338	32	0	11	1542
2012	126	9	5	1192	33	0	14	1379
2013	112	6	6	1159	34	0	18	1335
2014	123	11	6	1100	31	0	21	1292
2015	101	15	3	1051	31	0	14	1215
2016	93	4	3	969	24	0	16	1109
2017	89	12	6	977	36	0	12	1132
2018	89	13	6	906	31	0	9	1054
2019	88	16	3	939	28	1	14	1089
2020	72	18	3	932	30	0	12	1067
2021	93	13	5	946	34	0	8	1099
2022	86	12	4	909	33	0	12	1056
2023	93	13	5	877	32	0	19	1039

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1703	103.5	16.4	n/a
1991	1775	109.1	16.2	n/a
1992	1717	109.8	15.6	18.5
1993	1895	116.2	16.3	n/a
1994	1814	109.6	16.6	n/a
1995	2174	119.2	18.2	n/a
1996	2174	119.2	18.2	n/a
1997	2263	125.2	18.1	n/a
1998	2274	124.5	18.3	n/a
1999	2332	123.1	18.9	30
2000	2300	126.5	18.2	11.5
2001	2227	123.8	18.0	17.8
2002	2086	122.9	17.0	20.1
2003	2086	122.9	17.0	20.1
2004	1992	119.4	16.7	32.9
2005	1969	116.5	16.9	31.4
2006	1736	99.9	17.4	33.9
2007	1701	89.6	19.0	27.4
2008	1729	105.3	16.4	28.7
2009	1663	102.2	16.3	38.7
2010	1621	101.1	16.0	41.9
2011	1542	88.6	17.3	48.5
2012	1379	80.5	17.1	57.9
2013	1335	77.1	17.3	55.8
2014	1292	76.9	16.7	56.3
2015	1215	73.0	16.6	60
2016	1109	72.0	15.4	58.3
2017	1132	73.0	15.5	61.4
2018	1054	64.1	16.4	61.2
2019	1089	68.4	15.9	64.7
2020	1067	70.0	15.2	52.7
2021	1099	70.8	15.5	47.7
2022	1056	71.5	14.7	100
2023	1039	64.9	16.0	100

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1703	103.5	16.4	n/a
1991	1775	109.1	16.2	n/a
1992	1717	109.8	15.6	18.5
1993	1895	116.2	16.3	n/a
1994	1814	109.6	16.6	n/a
1995	2174	119.2	18.2	n/a
1996	2174	119.2	18.2	n/a
1997	2263	125.2	18.1	n/a
1998	2274	124.5	18.3	n/a
1999	2332	123.1	18.9	30
2000	2300	126.5	18.2	11.5
2001	2227	123.8	18.0	17.8
2002	2086	122.9	17.0	20.1
2003	2086	122.9	17.0	20.1
2004	1992	119.4	16.7	32.9
2005	1969	116.5	16.9	31.4
2006	1736	99.9	17.4	33.9
2007	1701	89.6	19.0	27.4
2008	1729	105.3	16.4	28.7
2009	1663	102.2	16.3	38.7
2010	1621	101.1	16.0	41.9
2011	1542	88.6	17.3	48.5
2012	1379	80.5	17.1	57.9
2013	1335	77.1	17.3	55.8
2014	1292	76.9	16.7	56.3
2015	1215	73.0	16.6	60
2016	1109	72.0	15.4	58.3
2017	1132	73.0	15.5	61.4
2018	1054	64.1	16.4	61.2
2019	1089	68.4	15.9	64.7
2020	1067	70.0	15.2	52.7
2021	1099	70.8	15.5	47.7
2022	1056	71.5	14.7	100
2023	1039	64.9	16.0	100

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 High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,979

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 103^rd of 170 High schools	20.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Valley High)	33	35.1	2.1%
11th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)	40	39.7	0.3%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valley High)	7	14.2	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)	13	22	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Valley High)	16	30.5	14.5%
11th Grade Science (Albuquerque)	26	41.9	15.9%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1089	1039	4.6%
African American	16	13	18.8%
American Indian	28	32	14.3%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	939	877	6.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	88	93	5.7%
Two or More Races	14	19	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.7%	100%	35.3%

Schools Near Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Valley High	Public	9-12	1505 Candelaria Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-9021	1,039	65	16.0	100.0%	93 (9.0%)	13 (1.3%)	877 (84.4%)	5 (0.5%)	32 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.8%)	31.7	103^rd of 170 public high schools	39.4%		37.7	86^th of 177 public high schools	51.4%	17	35.0	10.0	26.0	$10,979
Los Puentes Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	4012 4th St. NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 342-5959	101	15	6.6	100.0%	7 (6.9%)	3 (3.0%)	86 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	9.1	165^th of 170 public high schools	2.9%					(n/a)	10.0		14.0	$19,508
Gordon Bernell Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2821 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 468-7707	140	7	19.8	61.4%	18 (12.9%)	10 (7.1%)	80 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$7,443
Tierra Adentro	Public, Charter	6-12	1781 Bellemah Ave	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Tierra Adentro	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 967-4720	243	21	11.8	100.0%	21 (8.6%)	7 (2.9%)	207 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	47.8	69^th of 170 public high schools	59.4%		58.4	55^th of 177 public high schools	68.9%	14	41.0	15.0	42.0	$10,093
Foothill High School	Public	6-12	400 Edith Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 841-2400	37	13	2.8	91.9%	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Camino Nuevo Youth	Public	6-12	4050 Edith Blvd NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 841-2400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ace Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1240 Bellamah Ave. NW	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-4733	236	16	14.7	100.0%	16 (6.8%)	7 (3.0%)	210 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			10.0	$9,979
Digital Arts And Technology Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1011 Lamberton NE	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 341-0888	348	27	12.8	42.2%	94 (27.0%)	2 (0.6%)	235 (67.5%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	49.8	64^th of 170 public high schools	62.4%		54.3	59^th of 177 public high schools	66.7%	5	36.0	19.0	43.0	$9,929
Sequoyah	Public	6-12	3405 Pan American Fwy	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Sequoyah	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 222-0355	13	4	3.2	76.9%	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Albuquerque High	Public	9-12	800 Odelia Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 843-6400	1,714	104	16.4	44.9%	237 (13.8%)	44 (2.6%)	1,307 (76.3%)	15 (0.9%)	52 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.4%)	53.5	61^st of 170 public high schools	64.1%		64.2	46^th of 177 public high schools	74.0%	15	39.0	18.0	45.0	$8,180

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