Enrollment
158
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valentine, NE
Valentine High School
Federal NCES profile for Valentine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317802001674
👥 S:T ratio 68
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valentine High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Valentine · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valentine High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valentine, NE.
School address
District: Valentine Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317802001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valentine High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valentine High School
Valentine High School is a mid-sized high school in Valentine, Nebraska, enrolling 158 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Valentine High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Nebraska schools and 41% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students) and Valentine Middle School (159 students) alongside Valentine High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valentine High School compares
Valentine High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 10% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,563
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Valentine High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valentine Community Schools, which includes Valentine High School.
$17,563
Per student
-1%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 16.0%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Valentine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valentine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simeon School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cutcomb Lake School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valentine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valentine High School
How many students attend Valentine High School?
Valentine High School has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valentine, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine High School is 7.9:1, which is 41% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valentine High School?
28.7% of students at Valentine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valentine High School?
The largest demographic group at Valentine High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Valentine, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valentine High School?
Valentine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valentine High School rank among public schools in Valentine?
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valentine, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valentine on the city page.
Is Valentine High School a good school?
Valentine High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valentine Community Schools?
Besides Valentine High School, Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students), Valentine Middle School (159 students), and Simeon School (17 students). See the Valentine Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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