Enrollment
230
High
DISTRICT 245 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY PARK·NCES 293069002116
VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH
1 MAIN ST, VALLEY PARK, MO 63088 · (636) 923-3613 · St. Louis County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL230 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
83 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 51 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 61 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 60 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 58 | 25% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within VALLEY PARK. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedMath
54.2%
MO avg 43.8% . +24.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Missouri average is about 44 of 100. Math scores are up about 25 points since 2021.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 17.3% | 36.9% | 30.4% | 15.2% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 54.2% |
| 2023-24 | N/A | 44.1% |
| 2021-22 | 58.7% | 29.4% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH this school | 230 | 36.1% | N/A |
| MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HGTS. HIGH MAPLEWOOD | 439 | 31.7% | 57.7% |
| AFFTON HIGH ST LOUIS | 761 | 41.3% | 36.9% |
| PIERCE CITY HIGH PIERCE CITY | 205 | 28.3% | 33.4% |
| ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH ST CHARLES | 645 | 27.1% | 49.1% |
| GREEN RIDGE HIGH GREEN RIDGE | 181 | 43.1% | 49.1% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 54.2% | #81 of 453 ▲ 61 | #14 of 34 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.7% | #100 of 382 | #18 of 35 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 230 | #312 of 561 | #34 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #22 of 343 | #3 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #61 of 343 | #13 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.1% | #312 of 455 | #18 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.9% | #27 of 187 | #2 of 21 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
230
-34 (-13%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 292
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 13.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 230 | 21.9 | 10.5:1 | 36% (83) |
| 2023-24 | 240 | 21.3 | 11.3:1 | 33% (79) |
| 2022-23 | 245 | 20.7 | 11.8:1 | 32% (78) |
| 2020-21 | 264 | 20 | 13.2:1 | 22% (57) |
| 2017-18 | 280 | 21.4 | 13.1:1 | 48% (133) |
| 2015-16 | 274 | 21 | 13.1:1 | 37% (102) |
| 2010-11 | 272 | 22 | 12.4:1 | 24% (65) |
| 2000-01 | 264 | 22 | 12.0:1 | 34% (91) |
| 1990-91 | 292 | 23 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (280 to 230); teachers up 2% (21.4 to 21.9).
About VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH
At 1 MAIN ST in VALLEY PARK, Missouri, VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH operates as a small high school. School enrollment was 230 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Missouri average about 501 students.
VALLEY PARK enrolls 734 students in 3 schools, including VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH.
VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH's enrollment is 65% White. Next come 17% Black, 8% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 4% Asian. The White share in St. Louis County as a whole is similar, at about 62%. By the diversity index, VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH comes in at 54%.
The school reported 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 10.5:1. For comparison, high schools in Missouri average 12.2:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 36%.
Census Bureau estimates for St. Louis County show that median household income is about $82,936, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 275 public schools operate in St. Louis County, serving about 134,601 students.
Of nearby public schools, VALLEY PARK ELEM. is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 264 in 2020-21 and 230 in 2024-25, a decrease of 34 students. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 13.2:1 to 10.5:1.
Community posts for VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in VALLEY PARK
- VALLEY PARK ELEM.Elementary · 343 students
- VALLEY PARK MIDDLEMiddle · 161 students
Other schools in VALLEY PARK
- VALLEY PARK ELEM.Elementary · 343 students
- VALLEY PARK MIDDLEMiddle · 161 students
Nearby schools
- VALLEY PARK ELEM.0.0 mi · 343
- VALLEY PARK MIDDLE0.0 mi · 161
- SOUTH HIGH2.0 mi · 1,485
- UTHOFF VALLEY ELEM.2.0 mi · 423
- BARRETTS ELEM.2.0 mi · 378
- HANNA WOODS ELEM.2.1 mi · 360
Frequently asked questions
About VALLEY PARK SR. HIGHHow many students attend VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH?
VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH enrolls approximately 230 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH serve?
VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH is approximately 10.5:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH?
At VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH, the student body is approximately 65% White, 7% Hispanic, 17% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH public or private?
VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by VALLEY PARK.
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