- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480001686
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Shelby Valley High School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 210480001686 · Pikeville, KY High · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 15.7:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Shelby Valley High School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shelby Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school
Shelby Valley High School
503 students
What this shows Shelby Valley High School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Valley High School compares
Shelby Valley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 31.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.