Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Valier High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Valier High School's student population of 42 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
![This chart display total students of Valier High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Valier High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-baTlJQr.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Valier High School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valier High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Valier High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Valier High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-byWd2Lo.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valier High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-bnPXKmd.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
33%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valier High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valier High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-blZr22b.png)
Black
n/a
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Valier High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Valier High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-mWMasM.png)
White
50%
78%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Valier High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Valier High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-bvoGTqG.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-G7GA6e.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Valier High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Valier High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/49000/48789/valier-high-school-chart-bnPXKnQ.png)
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valier High School's ranking?
Valier High School is ranked #180 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valier High School?
The graduation rate of Valier High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Valier High School?
42 students attend Valier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Valier High School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valier High School?
Valier High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valier High School offer ?
Valier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valier High School part of?
Valier High School is part of Valier H S School District.
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