Pleasant Valley High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa, on the border with Riverdale, Iowa. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, and it has an enrollment of approximately 1,541 students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pleasant Valley High School's student population of 1,731 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Spartan Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
7%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #78 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasant Valley High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettendorf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
1,731 students attend Pleasant Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pleasant Valley High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley High School part of?
Pleasant Valley High School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
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