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#865 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 48% in state
Valley High School
High School · Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 · Gilcrest, CO
A Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 156, Gilcrest, CO 80623
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,771
Median home value
$287,000
Median rent
$1,900/mo
College educated
5.9%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civica ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–11 | 4.1 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley High School is listed in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high school in Gilcrest, CO, part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 497 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley High School
What grades does Valley High School serve?
Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley High School rank in CO?
Valley High School ranks #865 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Valley High School a charter school?
No, Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley High School?
52.3% of students at Valley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (970) 350-4201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80623)
- 987
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80623; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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