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Valley High School

3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 52 of 183 in Iowa

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About Valley High School

Valley High School is a top public high school in West Des Moines, Iowa, for students in grades 10 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in the state and offers a challenging academic environment where students can take Advanced Placement courses. The school has an impressive 49% AP participation rate. The school serves a wide range of students, with 42% of them being minorities and 27% of them being economically disadvantaged.The school does very well in academics, with 74% of students being proficient in Reading and 70% in Math, and it is one of the

best High School in "Iowa"

. Valley High School is one of the two high schools in the West Des Moines Community School District. It is known for having high standards and a lot of extracurricular activities. Different college entrance exams help students get ready for success after high school. Families looking for a full educational experience often choose it because of its good reputation and welcoming environment.

Valley High School Contact Information

Address

3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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Phone

(515) 633-4000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 74% in Reading.
123
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2111
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 52 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Valley High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 58.08%
Asian 5.21%
Hispanic 19.19%
Black 11.56%
Two+ Races 5.73%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
58.08%
Asian
5.21%
Hispanic
19.19%
Black
11.56%
Two+ Races
5.73%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2111
48.7%
1028 Female
51.26%
1082 Male

Student Population

2111 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

351 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Valley High School recently opened a brand-new performing arts expansion that includes specialized rehearsal rooms and updated technical booth equipment. Through its STEM programs, the school continues to show academic leadership. For example, the robotics team recently qualified for regional championship events after a successful qualifying season. Students can also take advantage of a new dual-credit partnership with local colleges that lets them take basic university courses right on the Valley campus.

FAQ

Q1. How does Valley High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Valley High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Valley High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Valley High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Valley High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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