- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Park, MO
Valley Park Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Valley Park Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293069002116
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Park Sr. High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valley Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Park Sr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Sr. High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO.
School address
District: Valley Park · Missouri
NCES ID 293069002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Valley Park Sr. High held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 293069002116 · Valley Park, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 11.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Park Elem. (343 students)
Valley Park Sr. High held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Valley Park Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Park El
Valley Park Elem.
343 students
- This school
Valley Park Sr. High
230 students
- Valley Park Mi
Valley Park Middle
161 students
What this shows Valley Park Sr. High reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Park Sr. High compares
Valley Park Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Valley Park Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Valley Park reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Park Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Park Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Park Sr. High
How many students attend Valley Park Sr. High?
Valley Park Sr. High has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Park, MO. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Sr. High is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Park Sr. High?
25.7% of students at Valley Park Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Park Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Valley Park Sr. High is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Valley Park, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Park Sr. High?
Valley Park Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Park Sr. High rank among public schools in Valley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Sr. High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO. 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 Park?
Besides Valley Park Sr. High, Valley Park also operates Valley Park Elem. (343 students) and Valley Park Middle (161 students). See the Valley Park district page for the complete list.