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Nechako Valley Secondary
About
Nechako Valley Secondary School (NVSS) is located at Po Box 950, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0. The school describes a community of approximately 550 students and 65 staff members who spend their days living and learning at NVSS. The school also highlights having a highly successful athletics program.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Nechako Lakes)
Education language: The provided sources reference French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (Nechako Lakes), but they do not specify NVSS’s language(s) of instruction or whether NVSS delivers French Immersion instruction on site.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 567-2291
Email: nvss@sd91.bc.ca
Principal: Ken Young
Education Languages
The provided sources reference French Immersion programs offered in School District 91 (Nechako Lakes), but they do not specify NVSS’s language(s) of instruction or whether NVSS delivers French Immersion instruction on site.
Programs and Services
**Athletics and extracurricular sports** - Basketball (mentioned as part of the school’s athletics program) **Career education / trades and dual credit (district program)** School District 91 offers Career & Trades programming focused on “real and relevant” career awareness and experiential learning. The district notes partnerships (including the College of New Caledonia and UNBC) that may allow students to earn industry certification or post-secondary credits while meeting graduation requirements. **School food programs (district program, includes NVSS)** The district describes Feeding Futures school food programming, including daily breakfast and snack items at each school. NVSS is listed as having a cooked-from-scratch lunch program available, with meals ordered through Meal Manage (with multiple payment options).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
School District 91 operates and maintains bus transportation across the district, with busing available at no extra cost to eligible riders. The district provides safety and conduct expectations for riders (e.g., following driver directions, keeping hands/feet to yourself, and prohibitions on smoking/drugs/alcohol) and notes some items are not allowed on buses (e.g., skis, hockey sticks, baseball bats, skateboards). The district shares that cancellations/delays are communicated via Facebook, the district website, and the School Messenger messaging service.
Enrollment
The NVSS website includes a “Registration” link, but the provided source text does not include registration steps or requirements.
Location
Nechako Valley Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Nechako Valley Secondary
41.08
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 41 - in line with the province public school average of 42, within 1 point.
Literacy: 38
Numeracy: 44
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
59.44
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 59 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
66.58
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 16 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
79.15
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 79 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 38, numeracy is 44, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 44, while literacy is lowest at 38.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 8 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41, student commitment to learning is 59, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 79.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 79, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
College and Career Readiness shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 8 points since 2021-2022.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
55.97
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 56 - in line with the province public school average of 57, within 1 point.
Students report creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
64.47
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 7 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
72.66
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - above the province public school average of 69, ahead by 4 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
76.53
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - above the province public school average of 75, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 64, Health is 73, and Work Ethic is 77.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 77, while Civic Engagement is lowest at 64.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
79.71
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 18 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
86.96
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 87 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 23 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
44.76
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 80, Facilities and Personnel is 87, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 87, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 23 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.31
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 4 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
80.77
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the province public school average of 78, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
75.95
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 81 and Safety is 76.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 81, while Safety is lowest at 76.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 15 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
73.71
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - above the province public school average of 72, ahead by 2 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 74.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 17 points since 2019/2020.