Average
#389 of 719 schools in ID
Valley View Alternative High School
High School · SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
PO BOX 150, Sugar City, ID 83448
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Idaho schools
#389 of 719
In Sugar City
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Valley View Alternative High School
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About Valley View Alternative High School
Valley View Alternative High School is a public high school in Sugar City, ID, part of SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT. Valley View Alternative High School serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley View Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 719 schools in ID.
Structured state assessment records for Valley View Alternative High School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- ID avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 31 students, Valley View Alternative High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Valley View Alternative High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
36% of students at Valley View Alternative High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Valley View Alternative High School — Students at Valley View Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores ID EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 6 test records from ID state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Valley View Alternative High School Compares
See how Valley View Alternative High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 150, Sugar City, ID 83448
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley View Alternative High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Rexburg), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Boise), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Rexburg), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sugar City, see our Sugar City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUGAR-SALEM ONLINE Sugar City | 0.0 mi | — |
| SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Sugar City | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sugar City | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOL Boise | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| KERSHAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Sugar City | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| SHUMWAY ACADEMY Rexburg | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rexburg | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg | 3.8 mi | 6.6 |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Rexburg | 4.1 mi | 5.0 |
| MADISON ONLINE ELEMENTARY Rexburg | 4.1 mi | — |
| KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg | 4.1 mi | 4.5 |
| TETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Anthony | 4.0 mi | 8.3 |
| MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL Rexburg | 5.0 mi | 5.4 |
| FIVE-COUNTY DETENTION CENTER St. Anthony | 5.5 mi | — |
| PARKER-EGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Anthony | 6.1 mi | 8.3 |
| HIBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg | 4.6 mi | 4.8 |
| BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rexburg | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Rexburg | 5.9 mi | 6.8 |
| HENRYS FORK ELEMENTARY St. Anthony | 7.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 83448 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,564
Median Home Value
$331,100
Median Rent
$1,356/mo
Population
3,074
College Educated
40.2%
Homeownership
72.8%
Avg Commute
17.6 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
27.6
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| BOULDER CREEK ACADEMY Bonners Ferry, ID | 6.9 |
| SHELLEY WORK BASED ACADEMY Shelley, ID | 5.0 |
| BASIN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Driggs, ID | — |
| CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Montpelier, ID | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley View Alternative High School
What grades does Valley View Alternative High School serve?
Valley View Alternative High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley View Alternative High School?
Valley View Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Alternative High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Alternative High School rank in ID?
Valley View Alternative High School ranks #389 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Valley View Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 View Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View Alternative High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Valley View Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Valley View Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Valley View Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Alternative High School?
45.2% of students at Valley View Alternative 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 45.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (208) 356-6845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,199
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $7,631
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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