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Valley High School

West Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 10 to 12 · West Des Moines Comm School District

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About Valley High School

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Valley High School is a public school for grades 10 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,178 students enrolled. There are about 18.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (118.9 teachers in all). It is one of 13 schools in West Des Moines Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 45 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone	(515) 633-4000
School district	West Des Moines Comm School District
Grades	10 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,178
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	118.9
Students per teacher	18.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193093001797). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Valley High School serve?

Valley High School serves grades 10 through 12.

How many students attend Valley High School?

Valley High School reported 2,178 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?

About 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,178 students and 118.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Valley High School a public or charter school?

Valley High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Valley High School in?

Valley High School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/west-des-moines-comm-school-district/

Where is Valley High School located?

Valley High School is at 3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The phone number is (515) 633-4000.

How many other schools are near Valley High School?

There are 45 other schools within 5 miles of Valley High School in our directory.