Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Summary:

Boyd County High School (Spencer) is a small public high school in Spencer, Nebraska, serving 95 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Boyd County Schools district, which is ranked 85 out of 212 districts in the state.

Boyd County High School (Spencer) has consistently outperformed the state average in key academic areas, such as ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science. The school's female students and students from low socio-economic backgrounds have particularly excelled, ranking 5th and 8th out of Nebraska high schools, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's increased spending per student, from $21,578 in 2020-2021 to $26,035 in 2022-2023, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 8.5 students per teacher, may contribute to its strong academic performance and support for student subgroups.

While the school's racial makeup has seen a slight decrease in the percentage of White students, from 90.62% in 2020-2021 to 85.26% in 2022-2023, the school continues to provide a high-quality education for its students. As the school's demographics evolve, it will be important for Boyd County High School (Spencer) to maintain its focus on equity and ensuring all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777-0109

(402) 589-1333

District: Boyd County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,035

Feeder schools for Boyd County High School (Spencer):

Elementary:	Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
	Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
Middle:	Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boyd County High School (Spencer) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Boyd County High School (Spencer) 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 (86%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyd County High School (Spencer) is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Boyd County High School (Spencer) employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyd County High School (Spencer) is $26,035.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Boyd County High School (Spencer) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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Rank History for all students at Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	28.32	160^th	217	26.3%
2022	64.31	63^rd	202	68.8%
2023	68.07	67^th	215	68.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.90	8^th	89	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.99	5^th	136	96.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.43	80^th	135	40.7%

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Rank History for White students at Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	26.45	163^rd	207	21.3%
2022	66.54	60^th	196	69.4%
2023	53.67	92^nd	206	55.3%

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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 Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	88	0	0	3	1	1	93
2019	98	0	0	6	1	2	107
2020	83	1	0	4	2	3	93
2021	87	1	0	5	1	2	96
2022	78	1	0	5	2	3	89
2023	81	1	1	6	2	4	95
2024	92	0	0	7	1	7	107

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 Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	93	10.6	8.7	52.7
2019	107	10.9	9.7	57.9
2020	93	10.5	8.8	63.4
2021	96	11.2	8.5	50
2022	89	12.0	7.4	51.7
2023	95	11.9	7.9	53.7
2024	107	11.9	8.9	51.4

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 Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	93	10.6	8.7	52.7
2019	107	10.9	9.7	57.9
2020	93	10.5	8.8	63.4
2021	96	11.2	8.5	50
2022	89	12.0	7.4	51.7
2023	95	11.9	7.9	53.7
2024	107	11.9	8.9	51.4

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 Boyd County High School (Spencer)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$508 (2.2%)	$20,222 (89.0%)	$22,732
2020	$778 (3.5%)	$18,980 (86.1%)	$22,038
2021	$460 (2.1%)	$18,841 (87.3%)	$21,578
2022	$947 (3.7%)	$21,787 (84.2%)	$25,890
2023	$699 (2.7%)	$22,168 (85.1%)	$26,035

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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 160^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 215 High schools	42.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County High School (Spencer))	36.4	50	13.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd County Schools)	36.4	50	13.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County High School (Spencer))	22.7	28.6	5.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Boyd County Schools)	22.7	28.6	5.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Boyd County High School (Spencer))	22.7	39.3	16.6%
11th Grade Science (Boyd County Schools)	22.7	39.3	16.6%
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	107	95	11.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	81	17.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	53.7%	4.3%

Schools Near Boyd County High School (Spencer)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyd County High School (Spencer)	Public	9-12	106 E Greig St	Spencer	68777	Boyd County	Boyd County Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 589-1333	107	12	8.9	51.4%	92 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)								(n/a)	$26,035	$699	$22,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyd County High School (Spencer)

What district is Boyd County High School (Spencer) in?

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What is the racial makeup of Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

Students at Boyd County High School (Spencer) are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 107 students attended Boyd County High School (Spencer).

What schools feed into Boyd County High School (Spencer)?

Boyd County High School (Spencer) is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boyd County Elementary (Butte)
Elementary : Boyd County Elementary (Lynch)
Middle : Boyd County Middle School (Spencer)

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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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