Valley City High School is a public high school located in Valley City, North Dakota. It is a part of the Valley City Public School District system. The school athletic teams are known as the Hi-Liners.
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Valley City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Valley City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Valley City High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Valley City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley City High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Valley City High School's ranking?
Valley City High School is ranked #234 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley City High School?
The graduation rate of Valley City High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Valley City High School?
318 students attend Valley City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Valley City High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley City High School?
Valley City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Valley City High School offer ?
Valley City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Valley City High School part of?
Valley City High School is part of Valley City 2 School District.
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