Enrollment
483
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilcrest, CO
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080420000580
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gilcrest · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080420000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley High School
Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Gilcrest, Colorado, enrolling 483 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.3% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (32%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students) and Platteville Elementary School (317 students) alongside 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 Valley High School compares
Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 31.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Valley High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which includes Valley High School.
$15,088
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 7.3%
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 Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Mirich Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platteville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley High School?
34.3% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Gilcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gilcrest on the city page.
Is Valley High School a good school?
Valley High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado 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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Besides Valley High School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students), Platteville Elementary School (317 students), and North Valley Middle School (248 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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