- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lucasville, OH
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496403659
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lucasville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Valley High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390496403659 · Lucasville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (442 students)
Valley High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
442 students
- Valley Middle
Valley Middle School
302 students
- This school
Valley High School
279 students
What this shows Valley High School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley High School compares
Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Valley High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Valley Local reports $13,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lucasville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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?
32.5% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Lucasville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Valley High School rank among public schools in Lucasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lucasville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Local?
Besides Valley High School, Valley Local also operates Valley Elementary School (442 students) and Valley Middle School (302 students). See the Valley Local district page for the complete list.