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Pleasant Valley High School

Public Grades 9-12

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 96% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Pleasant Valley High School is a public high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,679 students. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, which is ranked 5 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 4 and 37 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating exceptional academic performance. Students at Pleasant Valley High School consistently outperform the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all subject areas and grade levels, and the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 94.0% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.0% to 23.4% in recent years, are generally lower than the state average, indicating a strong student engagement and attendance culture.

When comparing Pleasant Valley High School to nearby schools, such as Camanche High School, Central DeWitt High School, and the Davenport Community School District high schools, Pleasant Valley High School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education. However, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pleasant Valley High School, ranging from 9.31% to 11.16%, may suggest potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.

1,731

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,394

Per pupil spending ?

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 332-5151

District: Pleasant Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley High School:

Elementary:	Bridgeview Elementary School
	Cody Elementary School
	Hopewell Elementary
	Pleasant View Elementary School
	More...
	Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Middle:	Pleasant Valley Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Asian:

11.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Iowa high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Iowa avg69%

13^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 313Pleasant Valley Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	86.0	13 of 340	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	11 of 338	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	10 of 336	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.1	37 of 332	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	89.3	13 of 327	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	4 of 327	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	14 of 320	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	81.2	31 of 325	90.5%	★★★★★
2016	90.8	11 of 320	96.6%	★★★★★
2015	82.5	21 of 324	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	83.7	28 of 322	91.3%	★★★★★
2013	84.6	8 of 351	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	83.1	15 of 351	95.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts88%+15 vs state

Mathematics87%+20 vs state

Science82%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Pleasant Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,731	98	17.6	11.1%	1,281 (74.0%)	66 (3.8%)	124 (7.2%)	193 (11.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.6%)	86	13^th of 340 public high schools	96.2%		87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%	2	89.1	89.8	85.6	85.3	89.0	86.1	82.0	$11,394	$286	$11,108
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,433	93	15.4	29.4%	991 (69.2%)	113 (7.9%)	173 (12.1%)	37 (2.6%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	111 (7.7%)	69.6	93^rd of 340 public high schools	72.6%		70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%	3	83.8	83.1	75.7	73.9	77.9	75.4	75.2	$12,142	$250	$11,892
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,288	84	15.4	49.2%	607 (47.1%)	300 (23.3%)	218 (16.9%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	149 (11.6%)	15.9	302^nd of 340 public high schools	11.2%		9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%	11	60.8	66.7	57.1	46.9	52.7	47.7	51.4	$15,092	$622	$14,470
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,190	70	16.9	51.9%	542 (45.5%)	320 (26.9%)	177 (14.9%)	31 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (9.7%)	13.5	306^th of 340 public high schools	10.0%		5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%	14	66.5	58.6	56.9	45.8	50.0	47.6	46.6	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Mid City High	Public	8-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	306	21	14.9	56.9%	150 (49.0%)	71 (23.2%)	39 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (14.4%)	0.2	337^th of 340 public high schools	0.9%		0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%	6	35.9	36.4	33.3	12.8	11.7	12.1	24.7	$18,737	$636	$18,102
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,304	89	14.5	54.4%	725 (55.6%)	200 (15.3%)	207 (15.9%)	31 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	133 (10.2%)	3.7	323^rd of 340 public high schools	5.0%		1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%	4	53.5	50.8	39.8	36.5	43.0	36.6	39.6	$15,155	$652	$14,503
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,081	61	17.8	21.8%	917 (84.8%)	26 (2.4%)	76 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.9%)	56.7	167^th of 340 public high schools	50.9%		64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%	44	72.7	78.0	71.4	71.0	74.6	71.9	71.8	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	533	36	14.7	26.6%	478 (89.7%)	14 (2.6%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	68	103^rd of 340 public high schools	69.7%		66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%	3	88.9	81.9	78.1	78.0	71.7	65.9	76.4	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	309	23	13.3	38.5%	276 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	57.4	164^th of 340 public high schools	51.8%		59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%	13	69.2	77.9	80.0	69.2	79.2	71.7	68.8	$14,272	$66	$14,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley High School?

Students at Pleasant Valley High School are 74% White, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pleasant Valley High School?

Pleasant Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridgeview Elementary School
Elementary : Cody Elementary School
Elementary : Hopewell Elementary
Elementary : Pleasant View Elementary School
Elementary : Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Middle : Pleasant Valley Junior High School

What district is Pleasant Valley High School in?

Pleasant Valley Community School District

How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,731 students attended Pleasant Valley High School.

Is Pleasant Valley High School a good school?

Yes! Pleasant Valley High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 340 Iowa high schools.

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