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#483 of 635 schools in WV

Valley High School

High School · Wetzel County Schools · Pine Grove, WV

A Wetzel County Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

44 Lumberjack Ln, Pine Grove, WV 26419

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation1.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
District spending per student$21,536
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Valley High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
2019
Math
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average330/100K

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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

$63,125

Median home value

$95,100

College educated

9.3%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

26.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hundred High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–12Not available78Compare →
Magnolia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–12Not available302Compare →
Paden City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.27–12Not available160Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wetzel County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$21,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley High School is listed in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley High School

Valley High School is a public high school in Pine Grove, WV, part of Wetzel County Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley High School

What grades does Valley High School serve?

Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley High School?

Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 7.7:1. 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 WV?

Valley High School ranks #483 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wetzel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 26419)
673
Area median age
43.5
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 26419; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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