High Schools in Friend Public Schools

Friend Public Schools has one high school, Friend High Schools, which serves grades 7-12 and has demonstrated strong academic performance. For the 2023-2024 school year, Friend High Schools ranked 30th out of 168 Nebraska high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a standout school within the Friend Public Schools district.

Friend High Schools has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 171st out of 217 schools in 2018-2019 to 30th out of 168 schools in 2023-2024. The school has a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.1%, which is well above the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally strong, with 62.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, and 75% proficient or better in ACT/Science, exceeding both the district and state averages.

While Friend High Schools has a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 28.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's relatively high spending of $26,459 per student, which is above the state average, may be contributing to its strong performance. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 to 1 also suggests a focus on providing personalized attention and support to its students.