How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South High | Valley Park Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manchester, MO | Valley Park, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | 230 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.2% | 26.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South High | Valley Park Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,983 | $15,748 |
| District | Parkway Schools | Valley Park School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South High | Valley Park Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| African American | 12.9% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South High | Valley Park Senior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 261:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 18.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.