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Valentine High School

Summary:

Located in the small town of Valentine, Nebraska, Valentine High School serves 164 students in grades 9-12. This public high school has consistently outperformed the state average in ACT proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, placing it among the top-performing high schools in Nebraska.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.24% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Valentine Community Schools has effectively supported and challenged this student population, ranking among the top high schools in the state for their performance. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 students per teacher may contribute to its strong academic results, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students.

With a per-student spending of $31,561, which is significantly higher than the state average, Valentine High School has invested in resources to support its students' success. While the school's racial makeup has become less diverse over the past few years, the school continues to provide an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 431 N Green St
       Valentine, NE  69201-1969

(402) 376-1780

District: Valentine Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,561 Help


Feeder schools for Valentine High School:

Elementary:    Cutcomb Lake School
    Valentine Elementary School
Middle:    Valentine Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Two or more races:
9.8%
American Indian:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valentine High School ranks better than 76.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valentine High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), two or more races (9.8%), American Indian (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine High School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valentine High School is $31,561.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valentine High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine High School 50th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Valentine High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Valentine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Community Schools 12th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valentine High School

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Rank History for all students at Valentine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.33 86th 249 65.5%
2007 63.48 82nd 247 66.8%
2008 45.92 177th 252 29.8%
2009 26.87 223rd 251 11.2%
2010 56.41 117th 249 53.0%
2011 66.90 70th 252 72.2%
2012 62.67 90th 245 63.3%
2013 28.77 203rd 247 17.8%
2014 25.90 204th 247 17.4%
2015 71.57 51st 242 78.9%
2016 72.69 58th 246 76.4%
2017 37.60 137th 219 37.4%
2018 35.70 145th 219 33.8%
2019 56.25 93rd 217 57.1%
2021 32.84 137th 209 34.4%
2022 45.57 114th 202 43.6%
2023 74.24 50th 215 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valentine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.09 11th 82 86.6%
2022 52.85 28th 74 62.2%
2023 94.95 5th 89 94.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Valentine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 96th 144 33.3%
2019 37.27 94th 142 33.8%
2021 23.38 109th 138 21.0%
2022 44.93 72nd 132 45.5%
2023 67.34 41st 136 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Valentine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 83rd 138 39.9%
2019 75.74 33rd 140 76.4%
2021 38.69 80th 130 38.5%
2022 40.98 78th 135 42.2%
2023 74.18 34th 135 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Valentine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 123rd 205 40.0%
2019 58.39 80th 207 61.4%
2021 36.17 134th 200 33.0%
2022 51.75 93rd 196 52.6%
2023 77.35 34th 206 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valentine High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 0 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1989 251 0 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 260
1990 233 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 241
1991 235 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 227 0 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 225 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 230
1994 256 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 272 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 272 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 279 0 4 1 7 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 263 0 5 1 11 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 250 0 2 0 10 n/a n/a 2 264
2000 250 1 4 2 11 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 247 1 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 252 2 7 1 7 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 252 2 7 1 7 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 250 2 6 1 16 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 263 2 5 3 9 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 248 2 2 2 15 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 247 1 4 4 15 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 218 1 3 5 15 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 202 2 1 3 16 n/a n/a 0 224
2010 211 1 2 5 15 n/a n/a 0 234
2011 184 0 0 6 19 0 8 0 217
2012 192 1 0 4 18 1 10 0 226
2013 179 1 0 4 17 1 19 0 221
2014 168 1 0 4 17 1 19 0 210
2015 154 2 0 5 18 1 24 0 204
2016 144 1 1 4 15 0 19 0 184
2017 138 1 0 3 16 0 21 0 179
2018 140 1 1 5 9 0 22 0 178
2019 162 0 1 2 12 0 19 0 196
2020 164 1 0 4 12 0 20 0 201
2021 161 0 0 5 10 0 18 0 194
2022 158 1 0 5 14 0 18 0 196
2023 126 1 0 7 14 0 16 0 164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valentine High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 20.6 12.1 20.7
1989 260 20.5 12.6 16.9
1990 241 20.5 11.7 17.4
1991 240 20.1 11.9 17.1
1992 235 20.2 11.6 19.6
1993 230 20.5 11.2 21.3
1994 263 20.3 13.0 22.1
1995 281 20.5 13.7 24.6
1996 281 20.5 13.7 24.6
1997 291 20.4 14.3 22.7
1998 280 21.4 13.1 20.4
1999 264 21.5 12.3 43.9
2000 268 22.2 12.1 33.2
2001 264 22.5 11.7 34.8
2002 269 21.4 12.6 34.2
2003 269 21.4 12.6 34.2
2004 275 22.3 12.3 35.3
2005 282 21.8 12.9 34.8
2006 269 22.3 12.1 32.3
2007 271 22.3 12.2 26.9
2008 242 23.0 10.5 28.9
2009 224 21.4 10.5 25.4
2010 234 21.3 10.9 33.8
2011 217 19.6 11.0 40.1
2012 226 20.0 11.3 38.5
2013 221 19.9 11.0 41.6
2014 210 20.0 10.5 43.8
2015 204 21.0 9.7 44.1
2016 184 21.0 8.7 38.6
2017 179 20.8 8.6 34.1
2018 178 21.0 8.4 38.2
2019 196 19.3 10.1 39.3
2020 201 20.1 9.9 35.8
2021 194 20.8 9.3 35.6
2022 196 20.9 9.3 34.7
2023 164 20.5 7.9 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valentine High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 20.6 12.1 20.7
1989 260 20.5 12.6 16.9
1990 241 20.5 11.7 17.4
1991 240 20.1 11.9 17.1
1992 235 20.2 11.6 19.6
1993 230 20.5 11.2 21.3
1994 263 20.3 13.0 22.1
1995 281 20.5 13.7 24.6
1996 281 20.5 13.7 24.6
1997 291 20.4 14.3 22.7
1998 280 21.4 13.1 20.4
1999 264 21.5 12.3 43.9
2000 268 22.2 12.1 33.2
2001 264 22.5 11.7 34.8
2002 269 21.4 12.6 34.2
2003 269 21.4 12.6 34.2
2004 275 22.3 12.3 35.3
2005 282 21.8 12.9 34.8
2006 269 22.3 12.1 32.3
2007 271 22.3 12.2 26.9
2008 242 23.0 10.5 28.9
2009 224 21.4 10.5 25.4
2010 234 21.3 10.9 33.8
2011 217 19.6 11.0 40.1
2012 226 20.0 11.3 38.5
2013 221 19.9 11.0 41.6
2014 210 20.0 10.5 43.8
2015 204 21.0 9.7 44.1
2016 184 21.0 8.7 38.6
2017 179 20.8 8.6 34.1
2018 178 21.0 8.4 38.2
2019 196 19.3 10.1 39.3
2020 201 20.1 9.9 35.8
2021 194 20.8 9.3 35.6
2022 196 20.9 9.3 34.7
2023 164 20.5 7.9 40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valentine High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $53 (0.3%) $17,248 (83.3%) $20,700
2020 $299 (1.4%) $17,534 (82.2%) $21,326
2021 $242 (1.0%) $19,364 (83.7%) $23,135
2022 $324 (1.4%) $19,271 (83.1%) $23,189
2023 $758 (2.4%) $25,369 (80.4%) $31,561

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valentine High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 217 High schoolsRanks 50th of 215 High schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine High School)46.848.7
 1.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)46.848.7
 1.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Valentine High School)38.337.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)38.337.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Valentine High School)27.737.8
 10.2%
   11th Grade Science (Valentine Community Schools)27.737.8
 10.2%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students196164
 16.3%
African American01
American Indian1214
 16.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White162126
 22.2%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%40.2%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine High School

Valentine High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cutcomb Lake School
Elementary : Valentine Elementary School
Middle : Valentine Middle School

Students at Valentine High School are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Valentine High School.

Valentine High School ranks 50th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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