Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Valley Park Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 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 240 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Sr. High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Park Sr. High School's ranking?
Valley Park Sr. High School is ranked #469 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
240 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, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Sr. High School?
Valley Park Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Park Sr. High School offer ?
Valley Park Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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