Is Aurora High School a good school?

Aurora High School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Aurora High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Aurora High School.

What is the racial makeup of Aurora High School?

Students at Aurora High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Aurora High School?

Aurora High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Aurora Elementary School Middle : Aurora Middle School

Aurora High School

Summary:

Aurora High School is a public high school located in Aurora, Nebraska, serving 374 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Aurora Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Aurora High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 67th out of 209 Nebraska high schools in 2020-2021 to 139th out of 202 in 2021-2022, its overall performance has been relatively low compared to other Nebraska high schools. The school's graduation rate has also declined from 96.7% in 2022-2023 to 88.1% in 2023-2024, though it remains above the state average. Additionally, Aurora High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.4% to 21.5% in recent years, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.

When comparing Aurora High School to nearby institutions, such as High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School, Central City High School, and Heartland Community High School, the data suggests that these schools have outperformed Aurora High School in several academic areas, including higher proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science. Despite the increased per-student spending at Aurora High School, from $16,719 in 2019-2020 to $20,677 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement compared to its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818-1902

(402) 694-6923

District: Aurora Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,677

Feeder schools for Aurora High School:

Elementary:	Aurora Elementary School
Middle:	Aurora Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora High School ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aurora 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 (88.2%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Aurora High School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora High School is $20,677.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora High School 134^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Aurora High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Aurora Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Public Schools 63^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aurora High School

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Rank History for all students at Aurora High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	39.41	189^th	249	24.1%
2007	46.75	163^rd	247	34.0%
2008	36.19	205^th	252	18.7%
2009	48.40	149^th	251	40.6%
2010	68.66	61^st	249	75.5%
2011	76.68	41^st	252	83.7%
2012	68.21	63^rd	245	74.3%
2013	49.52	133^rd	247	46.2%
2014	27.27	199^th	247	19.4%
2015	43.62	155^th	242	36.0%
2016	44.12	150^th	246	39.0%
2017	48.13	117^th	219	46.6%
2018	48.74	116^th	219	47.0%
2019	52.16	103^rd	217	52.5%
2021	63.99	67^th	209	67.9%
2022	32.09	139^th	202	31.2%
2023	42.03	123^rd	215	42.8%
2024	23.01	134^th	168	20.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	55.98	28^th	79	64.6%
2019	70.88	13^th	82	84.1%
2021	39.49	47^th	83	43.4%
2022	42.97	39^th	74	47.3%
2024	38.86	36^th	62	41.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Aurora High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	47.78	76^th	144	47.2%
2019	33.41	98^th	142	31.0%
2021	48.44	74^th	138	46.4%
2022	44.82	73^rd	132	44.7%
2023	50.09	72^nd	136	47.1%
2024	24.84	72^nd	93	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Aurora High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.80	72^nd	138	47.8%
2019	67.08	47^th	140	66.4%
2021	68.48	34^th	130	73.8%
2022	21.32	106^th	135	21.5%
2023	32.92	93^rd	135	31.1%
2024	35.42	61^st	93	34.4%

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Rank History for White students at Aurora High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.45	120^th	205	41.5%
2019	49.13	104^th	207	49.8%
2021	63.41	66^th	200	67.0%
2022	28.09	147^th	196	25.0%
2023	44.60	117^th	206	43.2%
2024	15.32	105^th	125	16.0%

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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 Aurora High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	246	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1989	264	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1990	243	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1991	231	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1992	224	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1993	226	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
1994	255	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1995	306	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	306	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	295	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1998	319	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1999	329	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	3	339
2000	330	3	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	345
2001	336	3	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	320	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2003	320	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2004	307	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2005	304	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2006	301	0	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
2007	304	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	412	1	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	425
2009	396	1	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	409
2010	360	1	1	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	384
2011	354	1	0	22	3	0	7	0	387
2012	356	2	0	18	2	0	7	0	385
2013	357	2	1	18	1	0	7	0	386
2014	357	2	0	20	0	0	8	0	387
2015	344	2	0	16	0	0	7	0	369
2016	365	1	0	19	0	0	9	0	394
2017	350	3	2	23	1	0	12	0	391
2018	351	3	2	18	1	0	8	0	383
2019	362	3	2	30	3	0	7	0	407
2020	365	2	5	28	0	0	8	0	408
2021	345	3	1	28	0	0	10	0	387
2022	335	4	3	30	1	0	9	0	382
2023	335	4	1	24	1	1	8	0	374
2024	328	6	0	26	0	1	11	0	372

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 Aurora High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	249	22.7	10.9	14.9
1989	267	23.0	11.6	14.2
1990	245	23.3	10.5	13.5
1991	233	23.7	9.8	12
1992	227	22.0	10.3	12.8
1993	229	23.4	9.8	13.5
1994	265	22.6	11.7	11.3
1995	310	23.2	13.4	7.7
1996	310	23.2	13.4	7.7
1997	298	23.2	12.8	5.7
1998	322	24.3	13.3	8.7
1999	339	24.3	14.0	14.6
2000	345	25.4	13.6	15.4
2001	348	25.4	13.7	17.8
2002	329	25.3	13.0	21
2003	329	25.3	13.0	21
2004	314	24.8	12.7	23.6
2005	313	24.9	12.6	21.4
2006	314	25.9	12.1	22.3
2007	311	26.0	12.0	21.9
2008	425	35.2	12.1	22.8
2009	409	33.9	12.1	22.5
2010	384	34.7	11.0	22.9
2011	387	36.5	10.5	28.2
2012	385	34.3	11.2	27.5
2013	386	34.6	11.1	26.9
2014	387	33.5	11.5	28.2
2015	369	33.0	11.1	26
2016	394	35.0	11.2	29.4
2017	391	35.0	11.1	25.1
2018	383	34.8	10.9	26.6
2019	407	34.4	11.8	30.2
2020	408	34.9	11.6	30.4
2021	387	35.2	10.9	30.5
2022	382	35.4	10.7	27.5
2023	374	34.3	10.8	34
2024	372	35.3	10.5	36.3

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 Aurora High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	249	22.7	10.9	14.9
1989	267	23.0	11.6	14.2
1990	245	23.3	10.5	13.5
1991	233	23.7	9.8	12
1992	227	22.0	10.3	12.8
1993	229	23.4	9.8	13.5
1994	265	22.6	11.7	11.3
1995	310	23.2	13.4	7.7
1996	310	23.2	13.4	7.7
1997	298	23.2	12.8	5.7
1998	322	24.3	13.3	8.7
1999	339	24.3	14.0	14.6
2000	345	25.4	13.6	15.4
2001	348	25.4	13.7	17.8
2002	329	25.3	13.0	21
2003	329	25.3	13.0	21
2004	314	24.8	12.7	23.6
2005	313	24.9	12.6	21.4
2006	314	25.9	12.1	22.3
2007	311	26.0	12.0	21.9
2008	425	35.2	12.1	22.8
2009	409	33.9	12.1	22.5
2010	384	34.7	11.0	22.9
2011	387	36.5	10.5	28.2
2012	385	34.3	11.2	27.5
2013	386	34.6	11.1	26.9
2014	387	33.5	11.5	28.2
2015	369	33.0	11.1	26
2016	394	35.0	11.2	29.4
2017	391	35.0	11.1	25.1
2018	383	34.8	10.9	26.6
2019	407	34.4	11.8	30.2
2020	408	34.9	11.6	30.4
2021	387	35.2	10.9	30.5
2022	382	35.4	10.7	27.5
2023	374	34.3	10.8	34
2024	372	35.3	10.5	36.3

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 Aurora High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$14,904 (90.3%)	$16,509
2020	$02 (0.0%)	$14,987 (89.6%)	$16,719
2021	$215 (1.2%)	$16,365 (88.5%)	$18,490
2022	$426 (2.2%)	$16,908 (87.5%)	$19,328
2023	$321 (1.6%)	$17,614 (85.2%)	$20,677

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 217 High schools	Ranks 123^rd of 215 High schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora High School)	43.8	30.9	12.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Public Schools)	43.8	30.9	12.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aurora High School)	31.3	34.6	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Public Schools)	31.3	34.6	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Aurora High School)	32.3	23.5	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Aurora Public Schools)	32.3	23.5	8.8%
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	407	374	8.1%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	30	24	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	362	335	7.5%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	34%	3.7%

Schools Near Aurora 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
Aurora High School	Public	9-12	300 M St	Aurora	68818	Hamilton County	Aurora Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 694-6923	372	35	10.5	36.3%	328 (88.2%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	23	134^th of 168 public high schools	20.2%		42	123^rd of 215 public high schools	42.8%	11	$20,677	$321	$17,614
Hampton High School	Public	7-12	458 5th St	Hampton	68843	Hamilton County	Hampton Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 725-3116	73	11	6.9	35.6%	71 (97.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$27,005	$298	$21,568
Giltner High School	Public	7-12	#2 West 6th Rd	Giltner	68841	Hamilton County	Giltner Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 849-2238	97	12	8.1	38.1%	90 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)	$22,077	$560	$17,798
Heartland Community High School	Public	7-12	1501 Front St	Henderson	68371	York County	Heartland Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 723-4434	152	16	9.5	27.6%	141 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.6	46^th of 168 public high schools	72.6%		94.7	7^th of 215 public high schools	96.7%	39	$22,443	$1,219	$17,606
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
Wyandotte Learning Center	Public	11-12	315 Wyandotte St	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5922	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harvard High School	Public	9-12	506 E North St	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 772-2171	60	9	6.5		38 (63.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$45,753	$1,258	$41,752
Career Pathways Institute	Public	11-12	1215 Adams Street	Grand Island	68801	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5601	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 S Pine	Polk	68654	Polk County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 765-3331	99	14	7.3	38.4%	83 (83.8%)	1 (1.0%)	15 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	63^rd of 168 public high schools	62.5%					(n/a)	$34,727	$528	$28,667
Success Academy	Public	6-12	1912 N Lafayette Ave	Grand Island	68803	Hall County	Grand Island Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 385-5885	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora High School

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Schools Near Aurora High School