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Dorchester High School

Summary:

Dorchester High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Dorchester, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Dorchester Public School District, which is ranked 194 out of 212 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorchester High School stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.26%) compared to the nearby schools, which have predominantly white student populations. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in ACT and NSCAS assessments, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 12.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient in ACT Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 26.23% and 25.25%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 18th out of 246 Nebraska high schools in 2015-2016 (5-star rating) to 180th out of 215 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), indicating a significant decline in performance relative to other high schools in the state.

Dorchester High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.57% to 45.16% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Seward High School, Exeter-Milligan High School, and Milford High School, Dorchester High School appears to be underperforming academically and facing greater challenges in terms of student demographics and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 506 W 9th
       Dorchester, NE  68343-0007

(402) 946-2781

District: Dorchester Public School

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,461 Help


Feeder schools for Dorchester High School:

Elementary:    Dorchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
40.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dorchester High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dorchester High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dorchester High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (40.9%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorchester High School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Dorchester High School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorchester High School is $21,461.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dorchester Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorchester Public School 131st of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dorchester High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.27 176th 226 22.1%
2007 49.00 139th 227 38.8%
2008 30.50 223rd 245 9.0%
2009 37.92 195th 243 19.8%
2010 64.95 70th 254 72.4%
2011 61.05 90th 246 63.4%
2012 67.94 60th 255 76.5%
2013 67.27 68th 248 72.6%
2014 50.34 128th 252 49.2%
2015 40.11 176th 256 31.3%
2016 47.57 145th 255 43.1%
2018 34.53 161st 225 28.4%
2022 38.10 170th 249 31.7%
2023 24.05 200th 238 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dorchester High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Dorchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.77 71st 249 71.5%
2007 24.27 233rd 247 5.7%
2008 26.46 229th 252 9.1%
2009 42.43 171st 251 31.9%
2010 28.57 217th 249 12.9%
2011 57.63 108th 252 57.1%
2012 56.70 114th 245 53.5%
2013 53.82 110th 247 55.5%
2015 46.76 142nd 242 41.3%
2016 87.04 18th 246 92.7%
2023 19.26 180th 215 16.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Dorchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.55 99th 136 27.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Dorchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.60 116th 206 43.7%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dorchester High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1989 94 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1990 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1991 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1992 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1995 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1996 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1997 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1998 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1999 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 118 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2001 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 104 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2003 104 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2004 117 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 123 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2006 118 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 121 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 129 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2009 112 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 94 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2011 76 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 86
2012 68 0 1 11 0 0 3 0 83
2013 61 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 74
2014 57 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 70
2015 59 1 0 17 0 0 1 0 78
2016 60 0 0 19 0 0 1 0 80
2017 56 0 0 20 0 0 2 0 78
2018 57 0 0 17 0 0 2 0 76
2019 64 0 0 25 0 0 2 0 91
2020 64 0 0 31 0 0 3 0 98
2021 63 0 0 27 0 0 3 0 93
2022 55 0 0 31 0 0 5 0 91
2023 54 0 0 33 0 0 4 0 91
2024 52 0 0 38 0 0 3 0 93

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 Dorchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 107 11.5 9.3 9.3
1989 95 11.9 7.9 10.5
1990 90 11.4 7.8 8.9
1991 88 11.4 7.7 9.1
1992 83 11.5 7.2 10.8
1993 85 12.1 7.0 16.5
1994 99 12.1 8.2 14.1
1995 120 12.4 9.7 10
1996 120 12.4 9.7 10
1997 132 12.4 10.6 14.4
1998 137 11.5 11.9 13.1
1999 126 10.6 11.9 23
2000 119 10.6 11.2 27.7
2001 104 10.6 9.8 28.8
2002 108 10.4 10.4 25.9
2003 108 10.4 10.4 25.9
2004 118 10.5 11.2 26.3
2005 126 10.4 12.1 31
2006 121 10.9 11.1 23.1
2007 125 11.9 10.5 18.4
2008 133 11.5 11.6 22.6
2009 116 10.4 11.2 26.7
2010 98 10.8 9.0 32.7
2011 86 10.5 8.1 34.9
2012 83 10.5 7.8 27.7
2013 74 10.6 6.9 28.4
2014 70 9.6 7.2 34.3
2015 78 11.0 7.0 33.3
2016 80 11.0 7.2 37.5
2017 78 10.7 7.2 35.9
2018 76 10.7 7.0 38.2
2019 91 10.8 8.4 50.5
2020 98 10.3 9.4 43.9
2021 93 10.1 9.1 45.2
2022 91 10.2 8.9 28.6
2023 91 10.4 8.6 44
2024 93 9.8 9.4 44.1

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 Dorchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 107 11.5 9.3 9.3
1989 95 11.9 7.9 10.5
1990 90 11.4 7.8 8.9
1991 88 11.4 7.7 9.1
1992 83 11.5 7.2 10.8
1993 85 12.1 7.0 16.5
1994 99 12.1 8.2 14.1
1995 120 12.4 9.7 10
1996 120 12.4 9.7 10
1997 132 12.4 10.6 14.4
1998 137 11.5 11.9 13.1
1999 126 10.6 11.9 23
2000 119 10.6 11.2 27.7
2001 104 10.6 9.8 28.8
2002 108 10.4 10.4 25.9
2003 108 10.4 10.4 25.9
2004 118 10.5 11.2 26.3
2005 126 10.4 12.1 31
2006 121 10.9 11.1 23.1
2007 125 11.9 10.5 18.4
2008 133 11.5 11.6 22.6
2009 116 10.4 11.2 26.7
2010 98 10.8 9.0 32.7
2011 86 10.5 8.1 34.9
2012 83 10.5 7.8 27.7
2013 74 10.6 6.9 28.4
2014 70 9.6 7.2 34.3
2015 78 11.0 7.0 33.3
2016 80 11.0 7.2 37.5
2017 78 10.7 7.2 35.9
2018 76 10.7 7.0 38.2
2019 91 10.8 8.4 50.5
2020 98 10.3 9.4 43.9
2021 93 10.1 9.1 45.2
2022 91 10.2 8.9 28.6
2023 91 10.4 8.6 44
2024 93 9.8 9.4 44.1

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 Dorchester High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (1.4%) $15,742 (88.5%) $17,792
2020 $406 (2.3%) $15,504 (87.6%) $17,692
2021 $882 (4.7%) $15,971 (85.7%) $18,644
2022 $881 (4.3%) $17,723 (87.0%) $20,375
2023 $766 (3.6%) $18,285 (85.2%) $21,461

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorchester 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester High School)4554
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Public School)4554
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester High School)2535
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dorchester Public School)2535
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4845
 3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester High School)35.733.3
 2.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Dorchester Public School)35.733.3
 2.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9191
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White6454
 15.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%44%
 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester High School

Dorchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dorchester Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended Dorchester High School.

Students at Dorchester High School are 56% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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