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Valley High School — School Profile & District Info
High|West Des Moines, Iowa|West Des Moines Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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School Profile
Grades
10–12
Enrollment
2,111
Student:Teacher
17.2:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
26.7%
Phone
(515)633-4000School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
81%
83th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
71%
62th percentile in IA
Graduation Rate
97%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
21 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.3:1
Worse than average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,074
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 39%Local 54%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,178
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley High School
Enrollment at Valley High School stands at 2,111 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.