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Valentine High School

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Valentine High School ranks 91 st of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 38% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Located in the small town of Valentine, Nebraska, Valentine High School serves 152 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Valentine Community Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 115 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Valentine High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 51st out of 242 Nebraska high schools in 2014-2015 to as low as 145th out of 219 in 2017-2018. The school's current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 91st out of 146 Nebraska high schools, with a 2-star rating. However, the school has performed particularly well in certain student subgroups, with female, male, and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all ranking in the top 50 in the state.

While Valentine High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, its academic performance in ACT/English Language Arts and ACT/Mathematics has been below the state average. Conversely, the school has outperformed the state average in ACT/Science. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $23,135 in 2020-2021 to $33,881 in 2023-2024, which may have contributed to a decline in chronic absenteeism rates. Overall, Valentine High School demonstrates a mix of strengths and challenges, with opportunities for improvement in certain academic areas.

158

Students ?

7.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$33,881

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201-1969

(402) 376-1780

District: Valentine Community Schools

Feeder schools for Valentine High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 41 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Nebraska avg45%

91^st of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 41 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 118Valentine Community Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	45.9	91 of 146	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	19.9	141 of 168	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	74.2	50 of 215	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	45.6	114 of 202	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.8	137 of 209	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.3	93 of 217	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.7	145 of 219	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.6	137 of 219	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	72.7	58 of 246	76.4%	★★★★☆
2015	71.6	51 of 242	78.9%	★★★★☆
2014	25.9	204 of 247	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.8	203 of 247	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	62.7	90 of 245	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.9	70 of 252	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	56.4	117 of 249	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	26.9	223 of 251	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	45.9	177 of 252	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.5	82 of 247	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.3	86 of 249	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	67.3	41 of 136	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	44.9	72 of 132	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.4	109 of 138	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	94 of 142	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.3	96 of 144	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	94.9	5 of 89	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	52.9	28 of 74	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	11 of 82	86.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	74.2	34 of 135	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	41.0	78 of 135	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	80 of 130	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.7	33 of 140	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	37.9	83 of 138	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	24.7	95 of 125	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	77.3	34 of 206	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	51.8	93 of 196	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.2	134 of 200	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.4	80 of 207	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.8	123 of 205	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)94th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2023)75th percentile~ school

Female (2023)70th percentile-7 vs school

White (2024)24th percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+12 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valentine High School	Public	9-12	431 N Green St	Valentine	69201	Cherry County	Valentine Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 376-1780	158	21	7.7	39.2%	113 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (13.3%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.2%)	45.9	91^st of 146 public high schools	37.7%		19.9	141^st of 168 public high schools	16.1%	50	40.7	59.3	$33,881	$913	$27,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine High School

What district is Valentine High School in?

Valentine Community Schools

What schools feed into Valentine High School?

Valentine High School is fed by the following schools:

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

Is Valentine High School a good school?

Valentine High School ranks 91^st of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valentine High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Valentine High School.

What is the racial makeup of Valentine High School?

Students at Valentine High School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% American Indian.

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