Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Valley Park Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Valley Park Sr. High School's student population of 245 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Sr. High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Park Sr. High School's ranking?
Valley Park Sr. High School is ranked #886 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Valley Park Sr. High School often compared to?
Valley Park Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South High School, Kirkwood Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Park Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Park Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Valley Park Sr. High School?
245 students attend Valley Park Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Valley Park Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Sr. High School?
Valley Park Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Park Sr. High School offer ?
Valley Park Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley Park Sr. High School part of?
Valley Park Sr. High School is part of Valley Park School District.
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