- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317802001674
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 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 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Valentine · Resource Index
- 62
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Valentine High School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 317802001674 · Valentine, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 7.9:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Valentine Elementary School (285 students)
Valentine High School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Valentine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valentine Elem
Valentine Elementary School
285 students
- Valentine Midd
Valentine Middle School
159 students
- This school
Valentine High School
158 students
- Simeon School 17
Simeon School
17 students
- Cutcomb Lake S 4
Cutcomb Lake School
4 students
What this shows Valentine High School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valentine High School compares
Valentine High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Valentine Community Schools reports $20,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 12.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.