Valley High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 · West Des Moines Comm School District
#251 of 319 high schools in Iowa
#4547 of 16,910 nationally
About Valley High School
Valley High School is a public high located in West Des Moines, in the West Des Moines Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 10–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,178 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 251st of 319 ranked high schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,178.
There are 13 schools in West Des Moines; Valley High School ranks 11th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Valley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Western Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
570 students · 1.1 km away
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students · 1.5 km away
Fairmeadows Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students · 1.7 km away
Indian Hills Junior High School
Clive · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 1.8 km away
Learning Resource Center
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 2.4 km away
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 2.7 km away
Valley Southwoods
West Des Moines · Public other · Grades 9–9
678 students · 2.8 km away
Westridge Elementary
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
744 students · 2.9 km away
Jordan Creek Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students · 3.1 km away
Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Linn-Mar High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,229 students
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students
Lincoln High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,364 students
East High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,820 students
Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,766 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Valley High School a good school?
Valley High School has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 319 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valley High School rank in Iowa?
Valley High School ranks #251 of 319 high schools in Iowa and #4547 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School had 2,178 students in 2025.
Is Valley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Valley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 10–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valley High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.