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Arnold High School

Summary:

Arnold High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Arnold, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Arnold Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arnold High School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.77%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Callaway High School and Stapleton High School. Academically, Arnold High School excels in ACT/English Language Arts, with 64.71% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 33.35%. However, their performance in ACT/Mathematics and ACT/Science is below the state average. In NSCAS/English Language Arts and NSCAS/Mathematics, their 7th-grade students outperform the state average, while their 8th-grade students perform on par.

Another notable aspect of Arnold High School is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.21%), indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. Despite this, the school spends significantly more per student ($26,220) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to their strong performance in certain subject areas. Additionally, Arnold High School has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which could also be a factor in their academic success. Overall, Arnold High School appears to be a strong-performing school with some unique characteristics that warrant further exploration and comparison to its peers.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 405 N Haskell
       Arnold, NE  69120-0399

(308) 848-2226

District: Arnold Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,220 Help


Feeder schools for Arnold High School:

Elementary:    Arnold Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Pacific Islander:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arnold 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 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arnold 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 60.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arnold 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 (93.8%), Hispanic (3.8%), Pacific Islander (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arnold High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Arnold High School employs 7.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arnold High School is $26,220.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Arnold High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.09 56th 226 75.2%
2007 61.94 88th 227 61.2%
2009 69.29 39th 243 84.0%
2012 46.40 149th 255 41.6%
2015 81.59 19th 256 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arnold High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Arnold High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.47 47th 249 81.1%
2007 71.11 48th 247 80.6%
2008 62.18 94th 252 62.7%
2009 52.02 138th 251 45.0%
2010 52.62 132nd 249 47.0%
2012 53.14 128th 245 47.8%
2015 45.92 145th 242 40.1%
2018 51.06 109th 219 50.2%
2023 60.43 84th 215 60.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Arnold High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 121st 205 41.0%
2023 57.14 83rd 206 59.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arnold High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1989 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1991 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1992 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1993 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1994 117 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1996 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1997 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1998 101 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 98
2000 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2001 117 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2002 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 116 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 109 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 97 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 86 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2008 82 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2009 66 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 52 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2011 49 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 51
2012 50 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 52
2013 47 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 50
2014 45 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 46
2015 48 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 49
2016 62 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 63
2017 66 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 69
2018 70 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 71
2019 74 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 77
2020 75 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 78
2021 73 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 75
2022 67 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 70
2023 68 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 71
2024 75 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 80

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 Arnold High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 10.6 11.3 0
1989 120 10.2 11.7 0
1990 110 10.5 10.4 0
1991 120 10.5 11.4 0
1992 109 11.0 9.9 n/a
1993 111 11.1 10.0 0
1994 118 11.0 10.7 15.3
1995 105 10.9 9.6 11.4
1996 105 10.9 9.6 11.4
1997 91 9.5 9.6 15.4
1998 102 10.2 10.0 14.7
1999 98 10.2 9.6 19.6
2000 111 9.2 12.1 22.5
2001 118 9.4 12.6 23.7
2002 122 9.7 12.6 29.5
2003 122 9.7 12.6 29.5
2004 118 9.7 12.2 28
2005 111 10.1 11.0 33.3
2006 102 9.9 10.3 27.5
2007 89 10.2 8.7 31.5
2008 87 9.6 9.1 24.1
2009 69 9.8 7.0 36.2
2010 56 9.4 5.9 32.1
2011 51 8.9 5.6 27.5
2012 52 9.5 5.4 23.1
2013 50 9.0 5.5 24
2014 46 8.6 5.2 28.3
2015 49 9.0 5.4 26.5
2016 63 10.0 6.3 25.4
2017 69 9.3 7.3 27.5
2018 71 9.4 7.5 22.5
2019 77 9.4 8.1 19.5
2020 78 8.0 9.6 30.8
2021 75 8.2 9.0 28
2022 70 8.3 8.3 32.9
2023 71 7.6 9.2 35.2
2024 80 7.6 10.5 37.5

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 Arnold High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 10.6 11.3 0
1989 120 10.2 11.7 0
1990 110 10.5 10.4 0
1991 120 10.5 11.4 0
1992 109 11.0 9.9 n/a
1993 111 11.1 10.0 0
1994 118 11.0 10.7 15.3
1995 105 10.9 9.6 11.4
1996 105 10.9 9.6 11.4
1997 91 9.5 9.6 15.4
1998 102 10.2 10.0 14.7
1999 98 10.2 9.6 19.6
2000 111 9.2 12.1 22.5
2001 118 9.4 12.6 23.7
2002 122 9.7 12.6 29.5
2003 122 9.7 12.6 29.5
2004 118 9.7 12.2 28
2005 111 10.1 11.0 33.3
2006 102 9.9 10.3 27.5
2007 89 10.2 8.7 31.5
2008 87 9.6 9.1 24.1
2009 69 9.8 7.0 36.2
2010 56 9.4 5.9 32.1
2011 51 8.9 5.6 27.5
2012 52 9.5 5.4 23.1
2013 50 9.0 5.5 24
2014 46 8.6 5.2 28.3
2015 49 9.0 5.4 26.5
2016 63 10.0 6.3 25.4
2017 69 9.3 7.3 27.5
2018 71 9.4 7.5 22.5
2019 77 9.4 8.1 19.5
2020 78 8.0 9.6 30.8
2021 75 8.2 9.0 28
2022 70 8.3 8.3 32.9
2023 71 7.6 9.2 35.2
2024 80 7.6 10.5 37.5

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 Arnold High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $498 (2.0%) $20,433 (83.7%) $24,426
2020 $862 (3.3%) $21,331 (82.8%) $25,770
2021 $389 (1.6%) $20,745 (83.4%) $24,888
2022 $1,591 (5.7%) $22,218 (79.4%) $27,988
2023 $102 (0.4%) $22,641 (86.4%) $26,220

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arnold 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arnold High School)5654
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Arnold Public Schools)5654
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4942
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arnold High School)6754
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arnold Public Schools)6754
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7771
 7.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander02
White7468
 8.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.5%35.2%
 15.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Arnold High School.

Students at Arnold High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander.

Arnold High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arnold Elementary School


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