DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL

326 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas County West High School, located in Valley, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Douglas County West Community School District. Situated in a suburban-rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Douglas County West High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations. These opportunities are central to the school’s mission of developing well-rounded citizens by encouraging student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. As a focal point for the Valley community, the high school plays a vital role in local civic life, consistently striving to balance academic rigor with the traditions and values of its surrounding district.

326

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	20
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
290 (89.0%)
Hispanic
20 (6.1%)
Two or More
10 (3.1%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	DOUGLAS CO WEST COMMUNITY SCHS
Phone:	(402)359-2121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 93

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 81