Enrollment
317
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381885000655
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley City High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley City High School
Valley City High School is a mid-sized high school in Valley City, North Dakota, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.6% lands close to the North Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Valley City 2 spends $13,301 per pupil, 28% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Valley City 2 also operates Jefferson Elementary School (258 students) and Washington Elementary School (209 students) alongside Valley City 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 Valley City High School compares
Valley City High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley City 2, which includes Valley City High School.
$13,301
Per student
-28%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valley City on the city page.
Is Valley City High School a good school?
Valley City High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Dakota 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 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.
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