VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL

VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
431 N GREEN ST
VALENTINE, NE 69201
158 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Valentine High School, located at 431 N Green St in Valentine, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Valentine Community Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, the school plays a vital role in the rural community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its commitment to providing a supportive environment where students can engage in both rigorous academic pursuits and a variety of extracurricular activities.

As a centerpiece of the Valentine area, the high school takes pride in its athletic programs, arts, and student organizations, which foster a sense of school pride and local tradition. Because Valentine is the county seat of Cherry County, the high school often serves as a focal point for regional events and community gatherings, reflecting the close-knit nature of the surrounding ranching and agricultural region. The school is dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence while adapting to the unique needs of its rural student body, ensuring that each graduate is well-equipped for their future endeavors.
158
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (71.5%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (13.3%)
  • Two or More
    13 (8.2%)
  • American Indian
    10 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)376-1780
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio