Is Blue Hill High School a good school?

Yes. Blue Hill High School ranks in the top 6.5% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Blue Hill High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Blue Hill High School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Hill High School?

Students at Blue Hill High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Blue Hill High School?

Blue Hill High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blue Hill Elementary School

Blue Hill High School

Summary:

Blue Hill High School is a public high school in Blue Hill, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school is part of the Blue Hill Community Schools district, which is ranked 35 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Hill High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nebraska, currently at 11 out of 168 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.95% of 11th-grade students at Blue Hill High School were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.3% to 100% over the past few years, which are above the state average.

While Blue Hill High School stands out for its academic excellence, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact student learning and outcomes. The nearby schools, such as Hastings Senior High School and Red Cloud High School, have lower academic performance and higher rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, which could indicate socioeconomic challenges in the broader region that may also affect Blue Hill High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930-0217

(402) 756-3043

District: Blue Hill Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,264

Feeder schools for Blue Hill High School:

Elementary:

Blue Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

4.0%

American Indian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Hill High School ranks better than 53% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.78. (See more...)

Compare Details Blue Hill High School ranks better than 93.5% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Hill 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 (94.4%), Hispanic (4%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Hill High School is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Blue Hill High School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Hill High School is $23,264.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hill High School 94^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Blue Hill High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hill High School 11^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Blue Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Blue Hill Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Hill Community Schools 35^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blue Hill High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	81.38	15^th	226	93.4%
2007	72.94	46^th	227	79.7%
2008	70.19	40^th	245	83.7%
2009	76.75	5^th	243	97.9%
2010	57.35	107^th	254	57.9%
2011	27.47	206^th	246	16.3%
2012	36.40	194^th	255	23.9%
2013	37.56	181^st	248	27.0%
2014	38.84	175^th	252	30.6%
2015	35.60	194^th	256	24.2%
2016	30.14	202^nd	255	20.8%
2017	23.23	201^st	236	14.8%
2018	39.59	142^nd	225	36.9%
2019	48.68	134^th	247	45.7%
2021	61.80	77^th	223	65.5%
2022	86.22	12^th	249	95.2%
2023	71.45	60^th	238	74.8%
2024	58.78	94^th	200	53.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.99	97^th	147	34.0%
2019	46.33	91^st	156	41.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	36.53	145^th	203	28.6%
2019	43.61	125^th	222	43.7%
2021	57.05	76^th	204	62.7%
2022	82.78	14^th	234	94.0%

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

Rank History for Blue Hill High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	68.16	67^th	249	73.1%
2007	66.27	69^th	247	72.1%
2008	72.64	45^th	252	82.1%
2009	75.11	45^th	251	82.1%
2010	49.10	155^th	249	37.8%
2011	38.07	180^th	252	28.6%
2012	32.83	189^th	245	22.9%
2013	58.50	100^th	247	59.5%
2014	46.04	148^th	247	40.1%
2015	29.09	198^th	242	18.2%
2016	42.45	154^th	246	37.4%
2017	42.66	124^th	219	43.4%
2018	87.75	17^th	219	92.2%
2019	79.08	37^th	217	82.9%
2021	62.88	73^rd	209	65.1%
2022	74.00	43^rd	202	78.7%
2023	87.12	19^th	215	91.2%
2024	90.15	11^th	168	93.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	75.49	35^th	144	75.7%
2019	74.46	31^st	142	78.2%
2021	87.22	15^th	138	89.1%
2022	91.28	10^th	132	92.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.33	28^th	140	80.0%
2023	88.87	9^th	135	93.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Blue Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	84.15	22^nd	205	89.3%
2019	76.11	40^th	207	80.7%
2021	68.18	59^th	200	70.5%
2022	68.60	51^st	196	74.0%
2023	87.10	15^th	206	92.7%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	136	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1989	144	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1990	135	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1991	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1992	142	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1993	160	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1994	161	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1995	189	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	189	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	185	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	189
1998	191	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1999	183	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	189
2000	176	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
2001	172	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	178
2002	195	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2003	195	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2004	183	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2005	189	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	195
2006	200	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	202
2007	197	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	203
2008	193	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2009	184	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2010	199	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2011	189	2	1	4	0	1	2	0	199
2012	164	1	1	5	0	1	1	0	173
2013	150	1	3	4	0	0	1	0	159
2014	141	0	2	6	0	0	1	0	150
2015	148	0	4	3	0	0	1	0	156
2016	138	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	147
2017	133	0	3	6	0	0	1	0	143
2018	137	0	4	8	0	0	2	0	151
2019	141	1	3	5	0	0	2	0	152
2020	141	1	3	9	1	0	2	0	157
2021	119	0	2	12	1	0	0	0	134
2022	126	0	2	8	1	0	0	0	137
2023	135	0	0	5	1	0	1	0	142
2024	119	0	0	5	1	0	1	0	126

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 Blue Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	13.7	10.0	8
1989	146	15.6	9.3	8.9
1990	137	15.1	9.0	15.3
1991	133	14.8	8.9	15
1992	144	14.8	9.7	16
1993	165	14.1	11.7	14.5
1994	165	15.6	10.6	15.2
1995	194	17.3	11.2	12.9
1996	194	17.3	11.2	12.9
1997	189	17.3	10.9	13.2
1998	194	17.3	11.2	17
1999	189	17.8	10.6	24.6
2000	179	16.0	11.2	27.4
2001	178	16.3	10.9	30.3
2002	197	16.3	12.1	23.4
2003	197	16.3	12.1	23.4
2004	184	16.3	11.3	28.8
2005	195	14.0	13.9	17.9
2006	202	14.8	13.6	22.8
2007	203	15.0	13.5	20.2
2008	197	15.0	13.1	9.1
2009	187	15.3	12.2	21.9
2010	207	15.3	13.5	28.5
2011	199	15.2	13.0	32.2
2012	173	15.7	10.9	27.7
2013	159	15.4	10.2	24.5
2014	150	16.2	9.2	26.7
2015	156	16.0	9.7	21.8
2016	147	15.0	9.8	25.2
2017	143	15.4	9.2	25.9
2018	151	15.1	9.9	29.8
2019	152	14.9	10.1	38.2
2020	157	15.3	10.2	39.5
2021	134	16.0	8.3	38.8
2022	137	15.5	8.8	29.9
2023	142	17.0	8.3	38.7
2024	126	16.8	7.4	34.9

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 Blue Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	13.7	10.0	8
1989	146	15.6	9.3	8.9
1990	137	15.1	9.0	15.3
1991	133	14.8	8.9	15
1992	144	14.8	9.7	16
1993	165	14.1	11.7	14.5
1994	165	15.6	10.6	15.2
1995	194	17.3	11.2	12.9
1996	194	17.3	11.2	12.9
1997	189	17.3	10.9	13.2
1998	194	17.3	11.2	17
1999	189	17.8	10.6	24.6
2000	179	16.0	11.2	27.4
2001	178	16.3	10.9	30.3
2002	197	16.3	12.1	23.4
2003	197	16.3	12.1	23.4
2004	184	16.3	11.3	28.8
2005	195	14.0	13.9	17.9
2006	202	14.8	13.6	22.8
2007	203	15.0	13.5	20.2
2008	197	15.0	13.1	9.1
2009	187	15.3	12.2	21.9
2010	207	15.3	13.5	28.5
2011	199	15.2	13.0	32.2
2012	173	15.7	10.9	27.7
2013	159	15.4	10.2	24.5
2014	150	16.2	9.2	26.7
2015	156	16.0	9.7	21.8
2016	147	15.0	9.8	25.2
2017	143	15.4	9.2	25.9
2018	151	15.1	9.9	29.8
2019	152	14.9	10.1	38.2
2020	157	15.3	10.2	39.5
2021	134	16.0	8.3	38.8
2022	137	15.5	8.8	29.9
2023	142	17.0	8.3	38.7
2024	126	16.8	7.4	34.9

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 Blue Hill High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$482 (2.6%)	$16,563 (89.8%)	$18,437
2020	$518 (2.9%)	$15,841 (90.0%)	$17,608
2021	$730 (3.4%)	$19,322 (89.8%)	$21,518
2022	$793 (3.8%)	$18,623 (88.4%)	$21,062
2023	$886 (3.8%)	$20,750 (89.2%)	$23,264

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Hill 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 134^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 60^th of 238 Middle schools	29%
Ranks 37^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 215 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill High School)	56	52	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	56	52	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill High School)	48	83	35%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	48	83	35%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill High School)	41	53	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	41	53	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	46	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill High School)	45	92	47%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	45	92	47%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill High School)	51.6	59.1	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Hill Community Schools)	51.6	59.1	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill High School)	41.9	54.6	12.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blue Hill Community Schools)	41.9	54.6	12.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Blue Hill High School)	48.4	36.4	12%
11th Grade Science (Blue Hill Community Schools)	48.4	36.4	12%
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	152	142	6.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	135	4.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	38.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Blue Hill 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
Blue Hill High School	Public	7-12	606 S Sycamore	Blue Hill	68930	Webster County	Blue Hill Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 756-3043	126	17	7.4	34.9%	119 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	90.2	11^th of 168 public high schools	93.5%		87.1	19^th of 215 public high schools	91.2%	8	$23,264	$886	$20,750
Silver Lake High School	Public	7-12	9405 S Lincoln Ave	Roseland	68973	Adams County	Silver Lake Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 756-6611	92	13	7.0	35.9%	86 (93.5%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.4	83^rd of 168 public high schools	50.6%		57.8	92^nd of 215 public high schools	57.2%	9	$29,627	$181	$24,863
Red Cloud High School	Public	7-12	121 W 7th Ave	Red Cloud	68970	Webster County	Red Cloud Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 746-2818	109	11	9.7	45.0%	83 (76.1%)	1 (0.9%)	20 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)	$23,889	$830	$18,660
Adams Central Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1090 S Adams Central Rd	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Adams Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 463-3285	432	37	11.6	19.9%	403 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	67.3	59^th of 168 public high schools	64.9%		76.2	41^st of 215 public high schools	80.9%	18	$21,727	$278	$19,019
West Hastings High School	Public	9-12	4200 W 2nd St	Hastings	68901	Adams County	West Hastings School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 460-3111	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hastings Senior High School	Public	9-12	1100 W 14th St	Hastings	68901	Adams County	Hastings Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 461-7550	1,025	71	14.4	56.5%	644 (62.8%)	14 (1.4%)	306 (29.9%)	9 (0.9%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.3%)	13.3	151^st of 168 public high schools	10.1%		23.3	166^th of 215 public high schools	22.8%	15	$15,359	$557	$12,247

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