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Valley High School (9032)

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1001 BIRCH STREET
GILCREST, CO 80623

448

Total Students Served

Grade 9 - Grade 12

School Profile


About Valley High School (9032)

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Valley High School

2025-2026

Valley High School, located in Gilcrest and serving the rural communities of La Salle, Platteville, and Gilcrest under Weld County School District RE-1, with a student body of approximately 450 students. The school?s demographics reflect its close-knit, working-class community: a significant portion of its students face economic challenges, 60% of students as qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.Valley High also supports a diverse learner population ? roughly 10.2% of students receive spec… ial education services, while about 7.1% are identified as English Learners (multilingual learners).These numbers underscore the school?s commitment to inclusive education and tailored support for students with varying needs. Academically, Valley High offers an array of rigorous and career-focused pathways. Through a partnership with Aims Community College and UNC , students can take concurrent and dual enrollment courses while still in high school, earning both college and high school credit. This arrangement supports learners who wish to accelerate toward postsecondary goals. Furthermore, Valley High?s Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings include hands-on programs in agriculture, construction trades and business. VHS Ag Program is one of the top AG Programs in the state. These programs are designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce, combining academic knowledge with practical, industry-relevant experience. By fostering strong college and career pathways, Valley High ensures its Viking scholars are well-prepared to maximize their potential Valley High School also offers a vibrant array of extracurricular programs that enrich students? academic and personal growth. The school?s athletics program?home of the Vikings?fields competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, and softball, fostering teamwork, discipline, and school pride. Beyond athletics, students participate in a wide range of clubs and organizations, including Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, MESA, Knowledge Bowl, and a highly regarded performing arts program featuring theater, choir, and band. These extracurricular opportunities provide students with leadership experiences, community service involvement, and creative outlets that complement their academic journey. Whether competing on the field, leading in the classroom, or performing on stage, Valley High School students are encouraged to pursue their passions and build skills that will serve them long after graduation.

Enrollment

448

School Year: 2025-2026
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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

School Year: 2024-2025
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Final 2025 Performance Rating

Attendance Rate

90.2%

School Year: 2024-2025
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4-Year Grad Rate

95.5%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Dropout Rate

1.8%

School Year: 2024-2025
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Average SAT & PSAT Scores

SAT Grade 11:

870

PSAT Grade 10:

862

PSAT Grade 9:

818

School Year: 2024-2025
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Chronically Absent

36.8%

School Year: 2024-2025
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