Very Good
#309 of 967 schools in NE
Top 32% in state
Douglas Co West High School
High School · Douglas Co West Community Schs · Valley, NE
A Douglas Co West Community Schs high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 S PINE ST PO BOX 378, Valley, NE 68064
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas Co West High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Co West High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average273/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,938
Median home value
$476,400
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Michael Benedictine High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Douglas Co West Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Co West High School is listed in DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Co West High School
Douglas Co West High School is a public high school in Valley, NE, part of Douglas Co West Community Schs, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Co West High School
What grades does Douglas Co West High School serve?
Douglas Co West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas Co West High School?
Douglas Co West High School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Co West High School rank in NE?
Douglas Co West High School ranks #309 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Douglas Co West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Co West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Douglas Co West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Co West High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Douglas Co West High School a charter school?
No, Douglas Co West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Co West High School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Co West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Co West High School?
29.0% of students at Douglas Co West High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (402) 359-2121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 68064)
- 3,924
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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