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#285 of 967 schools in NE

Top 29% in state

Valentine High School

High School · Valentine Community Schools · Valentine, NE

A Valentine Community Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

431 N GREEN ST, Valentine, NE 69201

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$20,396
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Valentine High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Valentine 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valentine), 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

$58,808

Median home value

$141,200

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Valentine Community Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valentine High School is listed in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valentine High School

Valentine High School is a public high school in Valentine, NE, part of Valentine Community Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valentine High School

What grades does Valentine High School serve?

Valentine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valentine High School?

Valentine High School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valentine High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valentine High School rank in NE?

Valentine High School ranks #285 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Valentine High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valentine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Valentine High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valentine High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Valentine High School a charter school?

No, Valentine High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valentine High School a Title I school?

No, Valentine High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valentine High School?

39.5% of students at Valentine 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cherry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 69201)
4,034
Area average commute
13.1 min
Area median age
39.7
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 69201; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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