Is Fullerton High School a good school?

Fullerton High School ranks 31 st of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fullerton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Fullerton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fullerton High School?

Students at Fullerton High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Fullerton High School?

Fullerton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fullerton Elementary School

Fullerton High School

Summary:

Fullerton High School is a public high school in Fullerton, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Fullerton Public Schools district, which is ranked 73 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fullerton High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 31 out of 168 Nebraska high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have consistently outperformed the state averages in various standardized tests, including the ACT and NSCAS. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.95% of Fullerton High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. Additionally, Fullerton High School has maintained a high 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, significantly higher than the state average.

However, Fullerton High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.2% to 21.5% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Central City High School and Palmer Junior-Senior High. When compared to these nearby schools, Fullerton High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, but lags behind the higher-performing Twin River Senior High School in some areas.

Detail:

Public 7-12

606 4th St
Fullerton, NE 68638-0520

(308) 536-2431

District: Fullerton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,500

Feeder schools for Fullerton High School:

Elementary:

Fullerton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

American Indian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fullerton High School ranks worse than 72.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Fullerton High School ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fullerton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.2%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fullerton High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Fullerton High School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fullerton High School is $22,500.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fullerton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton High School 145^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Fullerton High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton High School 31^st of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Fullerton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fullerton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton Public Schools 73^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fullerton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2009	68.76	44^th	243	81.9%
2010	76.34	22^nd	254	91.3%
2011	49.95	138^th	246	43.9%
2012	31.19	212^th	255	16.9%
2013	35.76	188^th	248	24.2%
2014	60.42	89^th	252	64.7%
2015	81.71	18^th	256	93.0%
2016	66.64	70^th	255	72.5%
2017	71.91	55^th	236	76.7%
2018	42.00	137^th	225	39.1%
2019	44.69	151^st	247	38.9%
2021	39.00	148^th	223	33.6%
2022	45.92	138^th	249	44.6%
2023	43.20	153^rd	238	35.7%
2024	35.50	145^th	200	27.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.00	109^th	147	25.9%
2019	47.89	86^th	156	44.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.05	111^th	144	22.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	32.86	153^rd	203	24.6%
2019	41.21	140^th	222	36.9%
2021	30.11	154^th	204	24.5%
2022	38.45	150^th	234	35.9%
2023	35.69	152^nd	217	30.0%
2024	35.92	97^th	141	31.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fullerton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	58.06	108^th	249	56.6%
2007	68.15	60^th	247	75.7%
2008	65.46	77^th	252	69.4%
2009	70.73	65^th	251	74.1%
2010	70.79	49^th	249	80.3%
2011	64.14	80^th	252	68.3%
2012	58.23	106^th	245	56.7%
2013	66.83	72^nd	247	70.9%
2014	94.87	2^nd	247	99.2%
2015	83.84	16^th	242	93.4%
2016	61.83	95^th	246	61.4%
2017	46.70	119^th	219	45.7%
2018	95.16	6^th	219	97.3%
2019	66.91	60^th	217	72.4%
2021	24.84	167^th	209	20.1%
2022	53.09	93^rd	202	54.0%
2023	14.75	192^nd	215	10.7%
2024	78.20	31^st	168	81.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	43.62	85^th	142	40.1%
2021	53.95	64^th	138	53.6%
2022	58.83	51^st	132	61.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	94.72	5^th	138	96.4%
2019	84.64	18^th	140	87.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Fullerton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	93.24	7^th	205	96.6%
2019	63.26	67^th	207	67.6%
2022	49.02	97^th	196	50.5%
2023	8.50	194^th	206	5.8%
2024	73.54	29^th	125	76.8%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fullerton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	112	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1989	117	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1990	116	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1991	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1992	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1993	153	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1994	152	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1995	138	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1996	138	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1997	130	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	132	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	135
1999	135	2	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	1	142
2000	132	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	137
2001	143	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	149
2002	123	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2003	123	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2004	114	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2005	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2006	128	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2007	118	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	121
2008	118	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2009	157	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2010	146	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2011	154	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	158
2012	141	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	142
2013	132	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	133
2014	138	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	142
2015	129	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	134
2016	144	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	149
2017	130	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	135
2018	141	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	146
2019	137	0	0	4	3	0	0	0	144
2020	139	0	0	4	3	0	0	0	146
2021	136	0	0	4	3	0	0	0	143
2022	127	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	131
2023	130	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	135
2024	129	1	0	3	2	0	0	0	135

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 Fullerton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	12.0	9.5	17.5
1989	119	12.6	9.4	14.3
1990	117	12.0	9.7	17.1
1991	123	11.5	10.6	14.6
1992	137	12.1	11.3	18.2
1993	154	13.0	11.8	22.7
1994	153	13.0	11.8	20.9
1995	141	12.8	11.0	17
1996	141	12.8	11.0	17
1997	135	12.3	11.0	19.3
1998	135	12.6	10.7	14.1
1999	142	13.2	10.8	34
2000	137	13.2	10.4	35
2001	149	12.9	11.6	39.6
2002	127	13.2	9.6	44.9
2003	127	13.2	9.6	44.9
2004	118	11.9	9.9	40.7
2005	124	12.2	10.2	37.9
2006	130	12.2	10.7	35.4
2007	121	12.8	9.5	35.5
2008	122	15.3	8.0	27
2009	161	15.0	10.7	36
2010	149	13.0	11.4	34.9
2011	158	14.0	11.2	39.9
2012	142	14.0	10.1	41.5
2013	133	14.9	8.8	32.3
2014	142	14.5	9.7	31.7
2015	134	14.0	9.5	38.8
2016	149	15.0	9.9	35.6
2017	135	14.9	9.0	43.7
2018	146	14.9	9.7	41.1
2019	144	14.5	9.9	43.1
2020	146	13.5	10.8	41.8
2021	143	12.2	11.6	42
2022	131	12.2	10.6	35.9
2023	135	13.5	10.0	38.5
2024	135	12.5	10.8	45.9

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 Fullerton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	12.0	9.5	17.5
1989	119	12.6	9.4	14.3
1990	117	12.0	9.7	17.1
1991	123	11.5	10.6	14.6
1992	137	12.1	11.3	18.2
1993	154	13.0	11.8	22.7
1994	153	13.0	11.8	20.9
1995	141	12.8	11.0	17
1996	141	12.8	11.0	17
1997	135	12.3	11.0	19.3
1998	135	12.6	10.7	14.1
1999	142	13.2	10.8	34
2000	137	13.2	10.4	35
2001	149	12.9	11.6	39.6
2002	127	13.2	9.6	44.9
2003	127	13.2	9.6	44.9
2004	118	11.9	9.9	40.7
2005	124	12.2	10.2	37.9
2006	130	12.2	10.7	35.4
2007	121	12.8	9.5	35.5
2008	122	15.3	8.0	27
2009	161	15.0	10.7	36
2010	149	13.0	11.4	34.9
2011	158	14.0	11.2	39.9
2012	142	14.0	10.1	41.5
2013	133	14.9	8.8	32.3
2014	142	14.5	9.7	31.7
2015	134	14.0	9.5	38.8
2016	149	15.0	9.9	35.6
2017	135	14.9	9.0	43.7
2018	146	14.9	9.7	41.1
2019	144	14.5	9.9	43.1
2020	146	13.5	10.8	41.8
2021	143	12.2	11.6	42
2022	131	12.2	10.6	35.9
2023	135	13.5	10.0	38.5
2024	135	12.5	10.8	45.9

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 Fullerton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$334 (1.7%)	$16,603 (86.2%)	$19,269
2020	$705 (3.6%)	$16,304 (84.3%)	$19,348
2021	$1,113 (5.5%)	$16,909 (83.0%)	$20,374
2022	$452 (2.1%)	$18,842 (86.7%)	$21,722
2023	$168 (0.7%)	$19,068 (84.7%)	$22,500

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fullerton 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 153^rd of 238 Middle schools	3.2%
Ranks 60^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 192^nd of 215 High schools	61.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton High School)	44	59	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	44	59	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton High School)	44	74	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	44	74	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton High School)	43	57	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	43	57	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton High School)	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	46	55	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Fullerton High School)	83	57	26%
8th Grade Science (Fullerton Public Schools)	83	57	26%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton High School)	41.7	31.6	10.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	41.7	31.6	10.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton High School)	50	5.3	44.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	50	5.3	44.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Fullerton High School)	33.3	10.5	22.8%
11th Grade Science (Fullerton Public Schools)	33.3	10.5	22.8%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	135	6.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	130	5.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	38.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Fullerton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fullerton High School	Public	7-12	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 536-2431	135	13	10.8	45.9%	129 (95.6%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.2	31^st of 168 public high schools	81.5%		14.8	192^nd of 215 public high schools	10.7%	161	$22,500	$168	$19,068
Twin River Senior High School	Public	7-12	816 Willard Ave	Genoa	68640	Nance County	Twin River Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 993-2911	185	20	9.4	34.6%	165 (89.2%)	2 (1.1%)	12 (6.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	21.3	138^th of 168 public high schools	17.9%		71.2	55^th of 215 public high schools	74.4%	83	$22,874	$515	$20,455
St Edward High School	Public	7-12	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 678-2282	75	11	6.9		56 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (22.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	$26,429	$1,024	$21,762
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 358-0640	73	10	7.6	46.6%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$29,043	$143	$23,681
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	237	22	10.5	38.4%	215 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	87.5	12^th of 168 public high schools	92.9%		29.5	152^nd of 215 public high schools	29.3%	140	$24,487	$528	$19,242
Palmer Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 894-3065	115	12	10.0	45.2%	105 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	$21,566	$566	$18,055

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