Serving 23 students in grades 8-12, Valley View Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley View Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley View Alternative High School's student population of 23 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley View Alternative High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Valley View Alternative High School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Valley View Alternative High School?
23 students attend Valley View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Valley View Alternative High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley View Alternative High School?
Valley View Alternative High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valley View Alternative High School offer ?
Valley View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley View Alternative High School part of?
Valley View Alternative High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.
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