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#313 of 864 schools in NM
Top 36% in state
Valley High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1505 CANDELARIA RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley High score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley High 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,663
Median home value
$282,000
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty B AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Los Puentes CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Gordon Bernell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Native American Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 436 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #48 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley High
Valley High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,012 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley High
What grades does Valley High serve?
Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley High?
Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley High rank in NM?
Valley High ranks #313 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley High a charter school?
No, Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley High a Title I school?
No, Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley High?
100.6% of students at Valley 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
- 1,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (505) 345-9021
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87107)
- 26,993
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 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 87107; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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