Summary:
The Valentine Community Schools district in Nebraska has only one high school, Valentine High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating fluctuating over the past few years. While the school's per-student spending is significantly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low, these factors alone do not appear to be driving strong academic outcomes.
In 2023-2024, Valentine High School's proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (37.5%), ACT/Mathematics (27.5%), and ACT/Science (50%) were all below the state averages. This represents a decline from the previous year, when the school's proficiency rates were higher. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 88.1% is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% is relatively high compared to the state.
Overall, the data suggests that Valentine High School is facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing attendance issues, despite its relatively high spending and low student-teacher ratio. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and attendance support strategies could provide valuable insights to help drive improvements in student outcomes.
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