- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley City, ND
Valley City High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381885000655
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley City High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Valley City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley City High School has class sizes larger than 78% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND.
School address
District: Valley City 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381885000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Valley City High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 381885000655 · Valley City, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary School (258 students)
Valley City High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE held 22.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Valley City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley City High School
317 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
258 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
209 students
- Valley City Ju
Valley City Junior High School
159 students
What this shows Valley City High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley City High School compares
Valley City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 13% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 78% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Valley City High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Valley City 2 reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley City Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley City High School
How many students attend Valley City High School?
Valley City High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley City High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley City High School?
24.6% of students at Valley City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley City High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley City High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Valley City, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley City High School?
Valley City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Valley City High School rank among public schools in Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley City High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley City 2?
Besides Valley City High School, Valley City 2 also operates Jefferson Elementary School (258 students), Washington Elementary School (209 students), and Valley City Junior High School (159 students). See the Valley City 2 district page for the complete list.