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Hay Springs High School

Summary:

Hay Springs High School is a small public high school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, serving 58 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hay Springs Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hay Springs High School has a predominantly white student population, with 82.76% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Chadron Senior High School, which has 80.52% white students. The school also has a significant Native American student population, with 6.9% of students identifying as Native American, which is higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (33.33%), ACT/Mathematics (27.78%), and ACT/Science (33.33%) are slightly below the state averages, and lower than the nearby Chadron Senior High School. However, the school's performance has been variable over the years, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 43.75% in ACT/Mathematics and 33.33% to 37.5% in ACT/Science.

Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, Hay Springs High School spends significantly more per student ($24,446) than the state average and the nearby Chadron Senior High School ($18,677), and has a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5, compared to 11.2 at Chadron Senior High School. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and whether the additional resources are being used in a way that directly benefits student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (41.38%) suggests the need to address socioeconomic barriers to student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 407 N Baker St
       Hay Springs, NE  69347-0280

(308) 638-4434

District: Hay Springs Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,446 Help


Feeder schools for Hay Springs High School:

Elementary:    Hay Springs Elementary School
Middle:    Hay Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
American Indian:
8.5%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hay Springs 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 48.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hay Springs 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 (79.7%), American Indian (8.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hay Springs High School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Hay Springs High School employs 6.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hay Springs High School is $24,446.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Hay Springs High School

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Rank History for all students at Hay Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.00 83rd 249 66.7%
2007 2.78 247th 247 0.0%
2008 25.53 232nd 252 7.9%
2009 7.48 251st 251 0.0%
2010 54.52 126th 249 49.4%
2011 96.47 6th 252 97.6%
2012 83.58 14th 245 94.3%
2014 92.89 4th 247 98.4%
2016 39.12 162nd 246 34.1%
2022 61.78 69th 202 65.8%
2023 48.22 108th 215 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hay Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.82 33rd 196 83.2%
2023 48.93 105th 206 49.0%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hay Springs High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 80 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1989 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1990 96 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 96 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1992 109 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1993 122 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1994 111 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 124 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 124 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 131 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 135
1998 129 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 123 0 2 1 6 n/a n/a 2 134
2000 116 0 1 5 7 n/a n/a 0 129
2001 107 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 86 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 93
2003 86 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 93
2004 57 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2005 57 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2006 55 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 62
2007 59 0 0 2 19 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 57 0 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 72
2009 54 0 1 0 17 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 49 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a 0 67
2011 40 0 0 0 7 0 2 0 49
2012 45 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 50
2013 45 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 47
2014 45 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 49
2015 45 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 52
2016 32 1 0 3 2 0 2 0 40
2017 32 0 0 5 3 0 2 0 42
2018 38 0 1 4 2 0 3 0 48
2019 41 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 50
2020 45 0 0 3 5 0 2 0 55
2021 47 0 0 1 4 0 6 0 58
2022 45 0 0 1 6 1 4 0 57
2023 48 0 0 2 4 1 3 0 58
2024 47 0 0 2 5 1 4 0 59

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 Hay Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 81 9.8 8.2 30.9
1989 85 9.8 8.6 29.4
1990 98 10.1 9.7 33.7
1991 97 9.1 10.6 35.1
1992 110 10.0 11.0 27.3
1993 124 10.3 12.0 32.3
1994 113 11.3 10.0 32.7
1995 127 11.4 11.1 24.4
1996 127 11.4 11.1 24.4
1997 135 11.4 11.8 24.4
1998 138 11.8 11.7 19.6
1999 134 10.2 13.1 47.7
2000 129 11.1 11.6 38
2001 110 9.4 11.7 40.9
2002 93 10.3 9.0 53.8
2003 93 10.3 9.0 53.8
2004 61 7.8 7.8 45.9
2005 59 7.5 7.9 37.3
2006 62 8.4 7.4 50
2007 80 9.4 8.5 52.5
2008 72 7.5 9.6 62.5
2009 72 7.8 9.2 56.9
2010 67 8.0 8.3 53.7
2011 49 7.2 6.7 44.9
2012 50 5.9 8.4 44
2013 47 6.0 7.8 46.8
2014 49 6.0 8.0 49
2015 52 7.0 7.4 46.2
2016 40 7.0 5.7 32.5
2017 42 5.8 7.1 28.6
2018 48 6.3 7.5 31.3
2019 50 6.5 7.6 36
2020 55 7.0 7.8 41.8
2021 58 6.8 8.4 37.9
2022 57 6.5 8.7 42.1
2023 58 6.7 8.5 41.4
2024 59 6.6 8.8 50.8

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 Hay Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 81 9.8 8.2 30.9
1989 85 9.8 8.6 29.4
1990 98 10.1 9.7 33.7
1991 97 9.1 10.6 35.1
1992 110 10.0 11.0 27.3
1993 124 10.3 12.0 32.3
1994 113 11.3 10.0 32.7
1995 127 11.4 11.1 24.4
1996 127 11.4 11.1 24.4
1997 135 11.4 11.8 24.4
1998 138 11.8 11.7 19.6
1999 134 10.2 13.1 47.7
2000 129 11.1 11.6 38
2001 110 9.4 11.7 40.9
2002 93 10.3 9.0 53.8
2003 93 10.3 9.0 53.8
2004 61 7.8 7.8 45.9
2005 59 7.5 7.9 37.3
2006 62 8.4 7.4 50
2007 80 9.4 8.5 52.5
2008 72 7.5 9.6 62.5
2009 72 7.8 9.2 56.9
2010 67 8.0 8.3 53.7
2011 49 7.2 6.7 44.9
2012 50 5.9 8.4 44
2013 47 6.0 7.8 46.8
2014 49 6.0 8.0 49
2015 52 7.0 7.4 46.2
2016 40 7.0 5.7 32.5
2017 42 5.8 7.1 28.6
2018 48 6.3 7.5 31.3
2019 50 6.5 7.6 36
2020 55 7.0 7.8 41.8
2021 58 6.8 8.4 37.9
2022 57 6.5 8.7 42.1
2023 58 6.7 8.5 41.4
2024 59 6.6 8.8 50.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hay Springs High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (2.5%) $22,318 (88.0%) $25,368
2020 $594 (2.6%) $19,928 (87.2%) $22,850
2021 $332 (1.5%) $19,237 (88.3%) $21,796
2022 $497 (2.1%) $20,634 (87.9%) $23,479
2023 $745 (3.0%) $20,438 (83.6%) $24,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hay Springs High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5058
 16%
African American00
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White4148
 17.1%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%41.4%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hay Springs High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Hay Springs High School.

Hay Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hay Springs Elementary School
Middle : Hay Springs Middle School

Students at Hay Springs High School are 80% White, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.


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