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Banner County High School

Summary:

Banner County High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Harrisburg, Nebraska, with a student population of just 41 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, but some key insights help paint a picture of its unique characteristics and challenges.

Banner County High School stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.0 to 5.4 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Gering High School at 15.4. However, the school also spends significantly more per student, $36,233 compared to $14,216 at Gering High. This higher spending may be related to the school's much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.36% to 74.42% over the past three years, compared to 44.75% at Gering Public Schools. Academically, Banner County High School's performance is mixed, with better-than-state-average proficiency in English Language Arts but lagging behind in Mathematics and Science.

These insights suggest that Banner County High School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's fluctuating statewide ranking. However, the low student-teacher ratio could be a potential advantage, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. Further investigation into how the school leverages this small class size, as well as strategies to address its unique needs, could provide valuable insights for enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 School St
       Harrisburg, NE  69345-0005

(308) 436-5262

District: Banner County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,233 Help


Feeder schools for Banner County High School:

Elementary:    Banner County Elementary School
Middle:    Banner County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  4.1 Help
Number of students:  37

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Banner County High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Banner County High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Banner County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banner County High School is 4.1. (See more...)
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Compare Banner County High School employs 8.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banner County High School is $36,233.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Banner County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Banner County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.47 218th 226 3.5%
2007 10.02 220th 227 3.1%
2008 39.32 194th 245 20.8%
2009 27.59 226th 243 7.0%
2010 31.83 210th 254 17.3%
2011 53.54 119th 246 51.6%
2012 32.45 208th 255 18.4%
2014 9.88 238th 252 5.6%
2015 10.65 242nd 256 5.5%
2016 15.60 235th 255 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Banner County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.57 238th 249 4.4%
2007 27.55 225th 247 8.9%
2008 41.97 187th 252 25.8%
2009 19.85 239th 251 4.8%
2010 11.13 244th 249 2.0%
2011 37.33 184th 252 27.0%
2012 69.57 55th 245 77.6%
2013 20.98 216th 247 12.6%
2014 73.14 59th 247 76.1%
2015 41.15 166th 242 31.4%
2023 27.72 157th 215 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Banner County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 91 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1989 100 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1990 92 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 95 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1992 88 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1993 89 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1994 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1995 101 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1996 101 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1997 105 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 114
1998 98 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 81 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 3 89
2000 80 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2001 95 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 97 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2003 97 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2004 100 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2005 92 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2006 91 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 96 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 90 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 77 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2010 83 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2011 80 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 96
2012 73 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 86
2013 60 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 69
2014 56 2 1 14 0 0 1 0 74
2015 62 2 0 10 0 0 2 0 76
2016 58 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 70
2017 60 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 72
2018 53 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 63
2019 40 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 48
2020 24 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 30
2021 36 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 39
2022 36 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 43
2023 35 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 41
2024 29 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banner County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 10.6 8.8 18.1
1989 105 10.8 9.7 22.9
1990 98 11.0 8.9 22.4
1991 100 11.6 8.6 14
1992 93 11.6 8.0 18.3
1993 94 10.2 9.2 22.3
1994 105 10.3 10.2 16.2
1995 108 8.9 12.1 21.3
1996 108 8.9 12.1 21.3
1997 114 9.2 12.4 21.9
1998 105 8.9 11.8 17.1
1999 89 9.4 9.5 33.7
2000 87 9.3 9.4 36.8
2001 103 10.8 9.5 31.1
2002 102 9.8 10.4 30.4
2003 102 9.8 10.4 30.4
2004 104 10.1 10.3 30.8
2005 98 9.4 10.4 35.7
2006 98 9.4 10.4 34.7
2007 106 10.2 10.4 40.6
2008 98 9.7 10.1 96.9
2009 97 9.8 9.9 36.1
2010 103 9.8 10.4 45.6
2011 96 10.4 9.1 47.9
2012 86 9.7 8.8 50
2013 69 10.0 6.8 49.3
2014 74 9.8 7.5 63.5
2015 76 10.0 7.6 52.6
2016 70 10.0 7.0 41.4
2017 72 10.6 6.7 54.2
2018 63 10.3 6.1 58.7
2019 48 10.3 4.6 45.8
2020 30 7.8 3.8 73.3
2021 39 7.3 5.3 74.4
2022 43 7.9 5.4 74.4
2023 41 8.0 5.0 n/a
2024 37 8.9 4.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Banner County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 94 10.6 8.8 18.1
1989 105 10.8 9.7 22.9
1990 98 11.0 8.9 22.4
1991 100 11.6 8.6 14
1992 93 11.6 8.0 18.3
1993 94 10.2 9.2 22.3
1994 105 10.3 10.2 16.2
1995 108 8.9 12.1 21.3
1996 108 8.9 12.1 21.3
1997 114 9.2 12.4 21.9
1998 105 8.9 11.8 17.1
1999 89 9.4 9.5 33.7
2000 87 9.3 9.4 36.8
2001 103 10.8 9.5 31.1
2002 102 9.8 10.4 30.4
2003 102 9.8 10.4 30.4
2004 104 10.1 10.3 30.8
2005 98 9.4 10.4 35.7
2006 98 9.4 10.4 34.7
2007 106 10.2 10.4 40.6
2008 98 9.7 10.1 96.9
2009 97 9.8 9.9 36.1
2010 103 9.8 10.4 45.6
2011 96 10.4 9.1 47.9
2012 86 9.7 8.8 50
2013 69 10.0 6.8 49.3
2014 74 9.8 7.5 63.5
2015 76 10.0 7.6 52.6
2016 70 10.0 7.0 41.4
2017 72 10.6 6.7 54.2
2018 63 10.3 6.1 58.7
2019 48 10.3 4.6 45.8
2020 30 7.8 3.8 73.3
2021 39 7.3 5.3 74.4
2022 43 7.9 5.4 74.4
2023 41 8.0 5.0 n/a
2024 37 8.9 4.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Banner County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (0.5%) $32,949 (90.0%) $36,595
2020 $539 (1.3%) $38,070 (88.4%) $43,049
2021 $2,065 (6.2%) $27,953 (83.5%) $33,469
2022 $1,205 (3.4%) $31,261 (87.1%) $35,897
2023 $1,033 (2.9%) $31,246 (86.2%) $36,233

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banner County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4841
 14.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic86
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White4035
 12.5%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Banner County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Banner County High School.

Students at Banner County High School are 78% White, 22% Hispanic.

Banner County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Banner County Elementary School
Middle : Banner County Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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