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#58 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 6% in state

Valley High

High School · Kane District · Orderville, UT

A Kane District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 128 150 N CENTER, Orderville, UT 84758

  • Math 38% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,032
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Valley High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average350/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$92,014

Median home value

$305,300

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

93.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Kane District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Big Water HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–12Not available29Compare →
Kanab HighEnrollment path unverified8.49–12Not available330Compare →
Lake Powell High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–12Not available2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kane District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley High is listed in Kane District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley High

Valley High is a public high school in Orderville, UT, part of Kane District, serving approximately 154 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley High

What grades does Valley High serve?

Valley High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley High?

Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley High is 14:1. 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 UT?

Valley High ranks #58 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

32.5% 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 84758)
837
Area median age
18.8
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84758; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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