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#603 of 1,015 schools in UT
Valley High School
High School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT
A Jordan District high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 W 11000 S, South Jordan, UT 84095
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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 22 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
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. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Jordan), 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
$123,082
Median home value
$669,600
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10 | 1.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Jordan HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,797 | Compare → |
| Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #33 of 65
- District spending per student
- $9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley High School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 323 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% 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 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley High School rank in UT?
Valley High School ranks #603 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% 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?
25.4% 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (801) 572-7035
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84095)
- 38,240
- Area average commute
- 22.3 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 · 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.
- 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 84095; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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