Valley Park Sr. High School vs. South High School
Should you attend Valley Park Sr. High School or South High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley Park Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Valley Park Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
230 students
1,485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
102 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#600 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
51
358
Grade 10 Students
61
368
Grade 11 Students
60
378
Grade 12 Students
58
381
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
65%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%