Enrollment
503
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pikeville, KY
Shelby Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480001686
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Valley High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby Valley High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480001686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelby Valley High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelby Valley High School
Shelby Valley High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Pikeville, Kentucky, enrolling 503 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #489, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pikeville's high schools, it stands alongside Pike County Central High School (561 students): Shelby Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16:1).
Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students) and Mullins Elementary School (779 students) alongside Shelby Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shelby Valley High School compares
Shelby Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Shelby Valley High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes Shelby Valley High School.
$13,492
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 59.4%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Shelby Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Pikeville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shelby Valley High School
How many students attend Shelby Valley High School?
Shelby Valley High School has 503 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pikeville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Valley High School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelby Valley High School?
63.8% of students at Shelby Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Valley High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Valley High School?
Shelby Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shelby Valley High School rank among high schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pikeville on the city page.
Is Shelby Valley High School a good school?
Shelby Valley High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Shelby Valley High School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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