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Valley High School vs. Urbandale High School

Should you attend Valley High School or Urbandale High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Urbandale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,111 students in grades 10-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,311 students in grades 9-12, Urbandale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
2,111 students
1,311 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Urbandale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Urbandale High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Urbandale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Urbandale Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#626 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#733 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Urbandale High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urbandale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urbandale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Urbandale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in IA)
98%
(Top 1% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Urbandale High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Urbandale High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
315
Grade 10 Students
698
335
Grade 11 Students
745
320
Grade 12 Students
668
341
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Urbandale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Urbandale Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Urbandale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Urbandale Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Urbandale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Urbandale Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Urbandale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Urbandale Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Des Moines Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Urbandale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Urbandale Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Urbandale High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Urbandale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Des Moines Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Urbandale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Urbandale Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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