Enrollment
347
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000329
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #4 of 7 schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley High School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley High School
Valley High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 347 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.8:1, Valley High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Utah schools and 26% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.5% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Jordan's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Creek Middle School (1,313 students): Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 24.8:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 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 Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Utah - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.0%
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
$8,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Valley High School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Valley High School.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in South Jordan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley High School
How many students attend Valley High School?
Valley High School has 347 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley High School is 15.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 1% higher 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?
21.5% of students at Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley High School?
Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley High School ranks #4 of 7 schools in South Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Jordan on the city page.
Is Valley High School a good school?
Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah 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 Jordan District?
Besides Valley High School, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.
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