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#931 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Valley Park Sr. High
High School · Valley Park · Valley Park, MO
A high school in Valley Park, MO where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 MAIN ST, Valley Park, MO 63088
- Math 55% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Park Sr. High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Park Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,023
Median home value
$231,700
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-manara AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Heritage Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| South HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,524 | Compare → |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley Park
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Park Sr. High is listed in VALLEY PARK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Park Sr. High
Valley Park Sr. High is a public high school in Valley Park, MO, part of Valley Park, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Park Sr. High
What grades does Valley Park Sr. High serve?
Valley Park Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Park Sr. High?
Valley Park Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Sr. High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Park Sr. High rank in MO?
Valley Park Sr. High ranks #931 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Valley Park Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Park Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Park Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Park Sr. High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Park Sr. High a charter school?
No, Valley Park Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Park Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Valley Park Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Park Sr. High?
32.9% of students at Valley Park Sr. High 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (636) 923-3613
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63088)
- 8,423
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 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.
- 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 63088; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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