Pleasant Valley High School

Pleasant Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
604 Belmont Rd,  Riverdale, IA
Pleasant Valley Community School District
4.0
4.0
1,658 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Zimmer, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
680
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
88.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
86.4%
Science
77.7%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
75.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.9%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Best HS For Athletes in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 411 Students
Iowa State University 225 Students
University of Northern Iowa 120 Students
University of Chicago 71 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 63 Students
St. Ambrose University 58 Students
Drake University 57 Students
Eastern Iowa Community College 52 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 51 Students
Northwestern University 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Biology 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Finance 35 Students
Accounting 32 Students
Economics 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 215 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/27/2024
Great Administration and approachable. I would like to see more career pathways for all learners. More opportunities for help with classwork and staying on target. Music program is excellent!!
4.0 Senior
12/26/2023
Quality teachers, amazing programs to see you grow, so much more could happen if there was an administration that listened to teachers and students instead of trying to control every second of every day.
4.0 Senior
8/10/2023
I really enjoyed my experience at PV. I was able to find my best friends who have the same interests as me while getting a great education. The school spirit here is unlike anything else. Never ever miss a home football game!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/6/2020
This school offers the top academic and music programs in the area, and is one of the best high schools in the state. Students also have great opportunities in athletics and drama. The administration, faculty and community are dedicated to providing the best for every student.
4.0 parent
1/11/2018
I found this school to be proactive AND reactive to bullying. They have a great special education program, but in the earlier years, some schools in this district are better than others. The class offerings are great. I think this school is great for excelling students but not as great for students...
5.0 parent
6/16/2016
The school does a great job at class offerings to prepare your student for college.
3.0 student
8/7/2014
I've gone here since kindergarten, and up until junior high the school was great! However, in junior high and highschool people are a lot more rude to one another and bullying is very common. While I was never bullied, I was also never included, and I think that was the case with a lot of students....

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