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Hidden Valley High School

Public | 9-12 | 756 students

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4 stars


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Posted August 31, 2009

I think Hidden valley high school could be better. the teachers play favorites and the jocks are the schools most prize possession.The kids are also very rude and judgmental.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 22, 2004

As a former student, I'd like to say that in many ways, attending Hidden Valley truly shaped me into the positive person I am today. I was involved in a few extracurricular activities and sports, yet I learned so much from the participants and the teachers; were it not for some of the teachers that gave their time and all of their heart into projects and their classes, I would not be the strong, intellegent person I am today.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 29, 2004

As a former student of Hidden Valley, I have to say that the teachers and faculty of Hidden Valley shaped me into who I am today. The HV staff are not only there to teach the students, but they really take the time to form relationships with the students. I feel that is a great way to teach students. Hidden Valley was also nice beccause it is a relatively small school in comparison to others, which is why you really get to know everyone there, both fellow students and faculty. Overall, HV is an awesome place to trust your children's education with.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 25, 2003

I've noticed that you don't see a lot of parent participation until the senior events come around. It's nice of parents to be supportive of their seniors, but the other grades need parent involvement, too. Dennis Misner is a great principal. He listens, is patient with students, and doesn't bend over backwards to make students miserable. He respects his students and tries to work with them one-on-one to make a high school a more positive experience for them.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
45%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
68%
Science

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
55%
Writing

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 68%
Hispanic 6% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 5%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 26N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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651 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 862-2124

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