Enrollment
158
High
DISTRICT 125 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317802001674
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL
431 N GREEN ST, VALENTINE, NE 69201 · (402) 376-1780 · Cherry County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL158 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
62 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 41 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 44 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 29 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 28% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 158 | 39.2% | N/A |
| MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL MAXWELL | 145 | 40.0% | 57.7% |
| AINSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AINSWORTH | 104 | 41.3% | N/A |
| RED CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL RED CLOUD | 111 | 41.4% | N/A |
| SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL SHELBY | 112 | 38.4% | N/A |
| WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL WOOD RIVER | 145 | 40.7% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 158 | #135 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.2% | #58 of 177 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
158
-36 (-19%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 240
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
was 9.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 158 | 20.5 | 7.7:1 | 39% (62) |
| 2023-24 | 152 | 18.4 | 8.3:1 | 39% (60) |
| 2022-23 | 164 | 20.6 | 8.0:1 | 40% (66) |
| 2020-21 | 194 | 20 | 9.7:1 | 36% (69) |
| 2017-18 | 178 | 21 | 8.5:1 | 38% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 184 | 20 | 9.2:1 | 39% (71) |
| 2010-11 | 217 | 19 | 11.4:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2000-01 | 264 | 22 | 12.0:1 | 35% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 240 | 20 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (178 to 158); teachers down 2% (21 to 20.5).
About VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in VALENTINE, Nebraska, and it is part of VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The school's enrollment of 158 students covers grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 60% lower than the average for high schools in Nebraska, which is about 391.
VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves 623 students across 5 schools.
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is 72% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% Native American. Among people living in Cherry County, the White share is about 84%. Pick two students at random and there is a 46% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 7.7:1. This ratio sits 2.9 below the 10.6:1 average for high schools in Nebraska. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 39%.
Census estimates describe Cherry County this way: the median household income is $66,270, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL, Cherry County has 7 other public schools.
The closest public school to VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.1 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 36 students since 2020-21, to 158. The school's ratio fell from 9.7:1 to 7.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Cherry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,498
Census ACS
Median income
$66,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
775 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 285 students
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 159 students
- SIMEON SCHOOLElementary · 17 students
- CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOLElementary · 4 students
Other schools in VALENTINE
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 285 students
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 159 students
- SIMEON SCHOOLElementary · 17 students
- Littleburg Elementary - 12Elementary
Nearby schools
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.1 mi · 285
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 159
- SIMEON SCHOOL16.7 mi · 17
- Lakeview Elementary - 0917.3 mi · 44
- CODY-KILGORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL21.4 mi · 73
- Klein Elementary - 0823.7 mi · 5
Frequently asked questions
About VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL?
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 158 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 7.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL in?
VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL is part of VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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