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VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL

493 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072VALLEY CITY 2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
366
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$15,018
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 366 students in grades 09–12 in Valley City, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,018 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in Valley City, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 366 students. The district invests $15,018 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL

366
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 156 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 126 students
Student Composition
86%
Asian1%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 381885000655

Academic Outcomes at VALLEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58072

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,018Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,018
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,608
Student Support$2,853
Administration$1,802
Operations$2,253
Other$1,502
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,018 spent per student, an estimated $6,653 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
32%
State government
55.8%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBarnes County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVALLEY CITY 2 →
Phone: (701)845-0483
NCES ID: 381885000655
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Valley City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in VALLEY CITY 2
Elem
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
304 students · PK–03
● 57 opp42% FRL
Mid
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
215 students · 04–06
● 57 opp42% FRL
Mid
VALLEY CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
148 students · 07–08
● 57 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
493 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.