- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, TN
Walker Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Walker Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470033001388
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Valley High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,450
- students enrolled
Walker Valley High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
District: Bradley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470033001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Walker Valley High School held near 1,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 95.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470033001388 · Cleveland, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,450 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley Central High School (1,649 students)
Walker Valley High School held near 1,501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 95.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Walker Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradley Centra
Bradley Central High School
1,649 students
- This school
Walker Valley High School
1,450 students
- Lake Forest Mi
Lake Forest Middle School
1,173 students
- Ocoee Middle S
Ocoee Middle School
1,096 students
- Waterville Com
Waterville Community Elementary School
677 students
- Black Fox Elem 493
Black Fox Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Walker Valley High School reports 1,450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Valley High School compares
Walker Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,450
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Walker Valley High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradley County reports $10,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocoee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville Community Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Fox Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Cleveland
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 (~1,450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Valley High School
How many students attend Walker Valley High School?
Walker Valley High School has 1,450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Valley High School is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Walker Valley High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Valley High School?
Walker Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Walker Valley High School rank among high schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Bradley County?
Besides Walker Valley High School, Bradley County also operates Bradley Central High School (1,649 students), Lake Forest Middle School (1,173 students), and Ocoee Middle School (1,096 students). See the Bradley County district page for the complete list.