Is Bertrand High School a good school?

Bertrand High School ranks 113 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bertrand High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended Bertrand High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bertrand High School?

Students at Bertrand High School are 84% White, 15% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Bertrand High School?

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

Bertrand High School

Summary:

Bertrand High School is a public high school located in Bertrand, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Bertrand Public Schools district, which is ranked 118 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bertrand High School has seen fluctuating 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.4% to 24.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Bertrand High School's performance is mixed compared to the state averages, with better results in some areas like 7th and 8th grade NSCAS English Language Arts, but struggles in others like ACT English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th grade. The school serves a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.22% to 47.46%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Elm Creek High School, Lexington High School, and Holdrege High School, Bertrand High School generally performs worse on standardized tests, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

503 School St
Bertrand, NE 68927-0278

(308) 472-3427

District: Bertrand Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,219

Feeder schools for Bertrand High School:

Elementary:

Bertrand Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

14.9%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bertrand High School ranks worse than 58% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Bertrand High School ranks worse than 67.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bertrand 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 (84.2%), Hispanic (14.9%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bertrand High School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Bertrand High School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bertrand High School is $21,219.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand High School 116^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Bertrand High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand High School 113^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Bertrand High School in the ranking list.)

Bertrand Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertrand Public Schools 118^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bertrand High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	38.85	175^th	226	22.6%
2007	74.56	42^nd	227	81.5%
2008	56.70	124^th	245	49.4%
2009	58.82	106^th	243	56.4%
2010	55.82	118^th	254	53.5%
2011	39.81	172^nd	246	30.1%
2012	61.51	89^th	255	65.1%
2013	56.95	101^st	248	59.3%
2014	50.75	127^th	252	49.6%
2015	61.91	90^th	256	64.8%
2016	52.10	130^th	255	49.0%
2017	41.92	145^th	236	38.6%
2018	33.30	168^th	225	25.3%
2019	27.86	190^th	247	23.1%
2022	35.02	182^nd	249	26.9%
2023	54.78	119^th	238	50.0%
2024	51.09	116^th	200	42.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.08	71^st	144	50.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.34	80^th	141	43.3%
2022	34.07	113^th	160	29.4%
2023	43.51	95^th	156	39.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.65	155^th	203	23.6%
2019	14.29	202^nd	222	9.0%
2022	32.47	174^th	234	25.6%
2023	55.20	95^th	217	56.2%

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

Rank History for Bertrand High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	48.84	156^th	249	37.3%
2007	65.00	74^th	247	70.0%
2008	63.55	87^th	252	65.5%
2009	35.36	201^st	251	19.9%
2010	68.79	60^th	249	75.9%
2011	86.07	22^nd	252	91.3%
2012	77.42	31^st	245	87.3%
2013	97.39	1^st	247	99.6%
2014	66.21	87^th	247	64.8%
2015	59.96	89^th	242	63.2%
2016	68.00	72^nd	246	70.7%
2017	41.46	129^th	219	41.1%
2018	38.89	138^th	219	37.0%
2019	40.79	127^th	217	41.5%
2021	20.59	177^th	209	15.3%
2022	25.78	149^th	202	26.2%
2024	37.08	113^th	168	32.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.34	84^th	135	37.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Bertrand High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	41.60	125^th	205	39.0%
2019	24.79	165^th	207	20.3%
2021	17.39	175^th	200	12.5%
2022	27.52	150^th	196	23.5%

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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 Bertrand High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	153	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1989	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1990	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1991	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
1992	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1993	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1994	143	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	146
1995	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
1996	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
1997	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1998	181	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
1999	191	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
2000	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	189
2001	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2002	138	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	140
2003	138	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	140
2004	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
2005	106	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	108
2006	108	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
2007	106	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	107
2008	114	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	120
2009	120	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	126
2010	101	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	107
2011	107	0	0	7	0	0	0	114
2012	107	0	0	2	0	0	0	109
2013	113	0	0	3	0	1	0	117
2014	106	0	0	5	0	1	0	112
2015	109	1	0	8	0	0	0	118
2016	121	1	1	8	0	0	0	131
2017	109	1	0	11	0	0	0	121
2018	98	1	0	12	0	0	0	111
2019	100	0	1	16	0	0	0	117
2020	105	0	0	16	0	0	0	121
2021	101	0	0	14	0	0	0	115
2022	100	0	0	18	0	0	0	118
2023	106	0	0	15	0	0	0	121
2024	96	0	0	17	1	0	0	114

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 Bertrand High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	11.8	12.9	9.2
1989	151	12.9	11.7	11.9
1990	144	13.0	11.0	13.2
1991	149	13.0	11.4	11.4
1992	145	13.0	11.1	7.6
1993	151	13.0	11.6	11.3
1994	146	13.8	10.6	11.6
1995	165	13.6	12.1	13.3
1996	165	13.6	12.1	13.3
1997	174	14.0	12.4	11.5
1998	182	13.9	13.1	8.2
1999	192	14.3	13.4	17.7
2000	189	14.3	13.2	18.5
2001	174	14.5	12.0	18.4
2002	140	14.4	9.7	19.3
2003	140	14.4	9.7	19.3
2004	129	14.4	9.0	17.8
2005	108	12.7	8.5	26.9
2006	109	11.8	9.2	29.4
2007	107	11.8	9.1	24.3
2008	120	10.7	11.2	21.7
2009	126	10.7	11.8	28.6
2010	107	10.6	10.0	25.2
2011	114	11.0	10.3	28.9
2012	109	11.0	9.9	34.9
2013	117	11.0	10.6	25.6
2014	112	11.0	10.1	24.1
2015	118	11.0	10.7	31.4
2016	131	12.0	10.9	29
2017	121	11.5	10.5	40.5
2018	111	12.1	9.1	39.6
2019	117	12.7	9.1	39.3
2020	121	12.8	9.4	42.1
2021	115	12.2	9.4	45.2
2022	118	12.9	9.1	47.5
2023	121	12.8	9.4	46.3
2024	114	11.9	9.5	53.5

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 Bertrand High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	11.8	12.9	9.2
1989	151	12.9	11.7	11.9
1990	144	13.0	11.0	13.2
1991	149	13.0	11.4	11.4
1992	145	13.0	11.1	7.6
1993	151	13.0	11.6	11.3
1994	146	13.8	10.6	11.6
1995	165	13.6	12.1	13.3
1996	165	13.6	12.1	13.3
1997	174	14.0	12.4	11.5
1998	182	13.9	13.1	8.2
1999	192	14.3	13.4	17.7
2000	189	14.3	13.2	18.5
2001	174	14.5	12.0	18.4
2002	140	14.4	9.7	19.3
2003	140	14.4	9.7	19.3
2004	129	14.4	9.0	17.8
2005	108	12.7	8.5	26.9
2006	109	11.8	9.2	29.4
2007	107	11.8	9.1	24.3
2008	120	10.7	11.2	21.7
2009	126	10.7	11.8	28.6
2010	107	10.6	10.0	25.2
2011	114	11.0	10.3	28.9
2012	109	11.0	9.9	34.9
2013	117	11.0	10.6	25.6
2014	112	11.0	10.1	24.1
2015	118	11.0	10.7	31.4
2016	131	12.0	10.9	29
2017	121	11.5	10.5	40.5
2018	111	12.1	9.1	39.6
2019	117	12.7	9.1	39.3
2020	121	12.8	9.4	42.1
2021	115	12.2	9.4	45.2
2022	118	12.9	9.1	47.5
2023	121	12.8	9.4	46.3
2024	114	11.9	9.5	53.5

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 Bertrand High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$16,518 (83.1%)	$19,878
2020	$109 (0.5%)	$16,950 (82.8%)	$20,464
2021	$461 (2.1%)	$17,722 (81.6%)	$21,722
2022	$924 (4.1%)	$18,441 (82.0%)	$22,483
2023	$475 (2.2%)	$17,657 (83.2%)	$21,219

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bertrand High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 119^th of 238 Middle schools	26.9%
Ranks 127^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 149^th of 202 High schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand High School)	32	74	42%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	32	74	42%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand High School)	50	50
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	50	50
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand High School)	23	68	45%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Public Schools)	23	68	45%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Bertrand High School)	64	71	7%
8th Grade Science (Bertrand Public Schools)	64	71	7%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand High School)	36.8	28.6	8.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bertrand Public Schools)	36.8	28.6	8.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.5	3.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand High School)	47.4	14.3	33.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bertrand Public Schools)	47.4	14.3	33.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	24.8	6%
11th Grade Science (Bertrand High School)	10.5	21.4	10.9%
11th Grade Science (Bertrand Public Schools)	10.5	21.4	10.9%
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	117	121	3.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	106	6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.3%	46.3%	7%

Schools Near Bertrand 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
Bertrand High School	Public	7-12	503 School St	Bertrand	68927	Phelps County	Bertrand Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 472-3427	114	12	9.5	53.5%	96 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.1	113^th of 168 public high schools	32.7%					(n/a)	$21,219	$475	$17,657
Loomis Secondary School	Public	7-12	101 Bryan St	Loomis	68958	Phelps County	Loomis Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 876-2111	123	14	8.9	36.6%	106 (86.2%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)	$19,734	$245	$17,301
Elwood High School	Public	7-12	502 First Ave	Elwood	68937	Gosper County	Elwood Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 785-2491	76	12	6.1	19.7%	68 (89.5%)	1 (1.3%)	6 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$28,524	$484	$24,344
Holdrege High School	Public	9-12	600 12th Ave	Holdrege	68949	Phelps County	Holdrege Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 995-6558	315	27	11.4	39.0%	262 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	49.6	92^nd of 168 public high schools	45.2%		54.9	96^th of 215 public high schools	55.3%	4	$19,278	$223	$15,769
Overton High School	Public	7-12	401 7th St	Overton	68863	Dawson County	Overton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 987-2424	115	14	8.3	47.0%	98 (85.2%)	2 (1.7%)	15 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$23,837	$161	$19,176
Elm Creek High School	Public	7-12	230 East Calkins Avenue	Elm Creek	68836	Buffalo County	Elm Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 856-4300	155	14	10.8	26.5%	146 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	$18,814	$642	$14,880
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	1400 Minuteman Drive	Lexington	68850	Dawson County	Lexington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 324-4691	919	64	14.3	75.4%	125 (13.6%)	68 (7.4%)	710 (77.3%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2.6	163^rd of 168 public high schools	3.0%		7.9	204^th of 215 public high schools	5.1%	41	$14,618	$1,050	$11,923

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