Is Nebraska City High School a good school?

Nebraska City High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Nebraska City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Nebraska City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nebraska City High School?

Students at Nebraska City High School are 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Nebraska City High School?

Nebraska City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hayward Elementary School Elementary : Nebraska City Northside Elementary Middle : Nebraska City Middle School

Nebraska City High School

Summary:

Nebraska City High School is a public high school serving 428 students in grades 9-12 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The school is part of the Nebraska City Public Schools district, which is ranked 176 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nebraska City High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, ranging from 131st to 207th out of 215-247 schools over the past 10 years, and has received a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for its male and white student populations, but it performs better for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top half of Nebraska high schools for this subgroup. Nebraska City High School's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 79% to 88.1% over the past few years, which is slightly below the state average, and the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.1% to 51.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Auburn High School, Weeping Water High School, and High School at Johnson, generally outperform Nebraska City High School in terms of statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. These schools serve smaller student populations and are part of higher-performing school districts, which may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes. Despite the higher spending per student at Nebraska City High School, ranging from $14,636 to $16,121 per year, the school's academic performance, as measured by ACT proficiency rates, is consistently below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, indicating a potential need to re-evaluate the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational programs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410-2064

(402) 873-3360

District: Nebraska City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,121

Feeder schools for Nebraska City High School:

Elementary:	Hayward Elementary School
	Nebraska City Northside Elementary
Middle:	Nebraska City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

24.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nebraska City High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nebraska City 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 (71.3%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nebraska City High School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Nebraska City High School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nebraska City High School is $16,121.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nebraska City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebraska City High School 131^st of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Nebraska City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Nebraska City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebraska City Public Schools 176^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nebraska City High School

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Rank History for all students at Nebraska City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	48.10	161^st	249	35.3%
2007	56.11	114^th	247	53.8%
2008	45.96	176^th	252	30.2%
2009	33.62	206^th	251	17.9%
2010	37.82	197^th	249	20.9%
2011	64.42	79^th	252	68.7%
2012	32.37	193^rd	245	21.2%
2013	45.41	152^nd	247	38.5%
2014	35.18	176^th	247	28.7%
2015	31.37	195^th	242	19.4%
2016	27.90	194^th	246	21.1%
2017	16.03	193^rd	219	11.9%
2018	8.55	207^th	219	5.5%
2019	8.88	204^th	217	6.0%
2021	13.75	189^th	209	9.6%
2022	17.91	173^rd	202	14.4%
2023	10.70	201^st	215	6.5%
2024	24.04	131^st	168	22.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nebraska City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	36.00	46^th	79	41.8%
2019	17.08	77^th	82	6.1%
2021	40.92	44^th	83	47.0%
2023	23.77	69^th	89	22.5%
2024	50.67	27^th	62	56.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Nebraska City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	4.66	139^th	144	3.5%
2019	6.63	136^th	142	4.2%
2021	10.59	125^th	138	9.4%
2022	17.56	110^th	132	16.7%
2023	14.47	120^th	136	11.8%
2024	29.25	68^th	93	26.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Nebraska City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	18.15	117^th	138	15.2%
2019	16.90	117^th	140	16.4%
2021	19.60	110^th	130	15.4%
2022	19.67	108^th	135	20.0%
2023	9.86	125^th	135	7.4%
2024	33.73	62^nd	93	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Nebraska City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	5.23	199^th	205	2.9%
2019	6.19	201^st	207	2.9%
2021	10.04	187^th	200	6.5%
2022	13.50	178^th	196	9.2%
2023	7.91	196^th	206	4.9%
2024	17.18	102^nd	125	18.4%

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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 Nebraska City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	332	2	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
1989	316	0	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	327
1990	306	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	311
1991	269	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
1992	279	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1993	288	1	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	300
1994	387	1	2	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	405
1995	435	2	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	449
1996	435	2	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	449
1997	442	2	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
1998	452	1	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	465
1999	486	2	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	500
2000	474	1	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2001	454	2	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
2002	450	3	6	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2003	450	3	6	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2004	430	2	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2005	428	3	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2006	415	3	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2007	382	3	2	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
2008	345	2	6	54	7	n/a	n/a	0	414
2009	367	2	10	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	431
2010	357	2	8	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	424
2011	354	1	6	56	2	2	4	0	425
2012	353	2	8	67	2	2	3	0	437
2013	354	3	8	60	2	2	5	0	434
2014	344	2	9	65	1	1	6	0	428
2015	342	1	6	74	1	0	7	0	431
2016	371	2	5	78	1	0	6	0	463
2017	351	2	6	74	2	0	9	0	444
2018	339	3	5	76	4	0	9	0	436
2019	332	4	7	76	4	0	8	0	431
2020	326	6	5	77	4	0	11	0	429
2021	328	7	4	68	3	0	12	0	422
2022	328	7	2	88	2	0	12	0	439
2023	311	5	3	93	2	0	14	0	428
2024	298	4	2	101	1	0	12	0	418

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 Nebraska City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	343	21.5	15.9	15.5
1989	327	22.6	14.4	16.5
1990	311	22.7	13.7	14.5
1991	275	22.9	12.0	15.6
1992	287	22.8	12.5	16.7
1993	300	22.5	13.3	16.3
1994	405	28.4	14.3	18
1995	449	28.5	15.8	8
1996	449	28.5	15.8	8
1997	455	28.7	15.9	9.2
1998	465	28.7	16.2	10.8
1999	500	30.6	16.3	15.1
2000	486	30.9	15.7	12.6
2001	467	32.0	14.6	13.7
2002	482	31.8	15.2	12.9
2003	482	31.8	15.2	12.9
2004	453	31.3	14.5	19.4
2005	461	31.6	14.6	22.8
2006	454	31.1	14.6	22.7
2007	429	31.8	13.5	26.6
2008	414	27.8	14.9	29.7
2009	431	30.6	14.1	34.6
2010	424	32.0	13.2	42.5
2011	425	32.2	13.1	32.9
2012	437	32.5	13.4	33.9
2013	434	32.1	13.5	37.8
2014	428	29.4	14.5	38.8
2015	431	31.0	13.9	39.7
2016	463	31.0	14.9	41.5
2017	444	33.1	13.4	41.2
2018	436	32.8	13.2	42.7
2019	431	32.5	13.2	42.9
2020	429	31.4	13.6	39.6
2021	422	33.3	12.6	43.4
2022	439	31.2	14.0	39.6
2023	428	30.9	13.8	47.9
2024	418	28.4	14.7	52.2

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 Nebraska City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	343	21.5	15.9	15.5
1989	327	22.6	14.4	16.5
1990	311	22.7	13.7	14.5
1991	275	22.9	12.0	15.6
1992	287	22.8	12.5	16.7
1993	300	22.5	13.3	16.3
1994	405	28.4	14.3	18
1995	449	28.5	15.8	8
1996	449	28.5	15.8	8
1997	455	28.7	15.9	9.2
1998	465	28.7	16.2	10.8
1999	500	30.6	16.3	15.1
2000	486	30.9	15.7	12.6
2001	467	32.0	14.6	13.7
2002	482	31.8	15.2	12.9
2003	482	31.8	15.2	12.9
2004	453	31.3	14.5	19.4
2005	461	31.6	14.6	22.8
2006	454	31.1	14.6	22.7
2007	429	31.8	13.5	26.6
2008	414	27.8	14.9	29.7
2009	431	30.6	14.1	34.6
2010	424	32.0	13.2	42.5
2011	425	32.2	13.1	32.9
2012	437	32.5	13.4	33.9
2013	434	32.1	13.5	37.8
2014	428	29.4	14.5	38.8
2015	431	31.0	13.9	39.7
2016	463	31.0	14.9	41.5
2017	444	33.1	13.4	41.2
2018	436	32.8	13.2	42.7
2019	431	32.5	13.2	42.9
2020	429	31.4	13.6	39.6
2021	422	33.3	12.6	43.4
2022	439	31.2	14.0	39.6
2023	428	30.9	13.8	47.9
2024	418	28.4	14.7	52.2

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 Nebraska City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$140 (0.9%)	$12,323 (81.1%)	$15,188
2020	$334 (2.3%)	$11,539 (78.8%)	$14,636
2021	$339 (2.2%)	$12,442 (80.8%)	$15,393
2022	$444 (2.8%)	$12,990 (81.1%)	$16,019
2023	$426 (2.6%)	$11,696 (72.6%)	$16,121

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska City 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 204^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 201^st of 215 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska City High School)	16.8	19.6	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska City Public Schools)	16.8	19.6	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska City High School)	21.1	14.4	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska City Public Schools)	21.1	14.4	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska City High School)	10.5	11.3	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska City Public Schools)	10.5	11.3	0.8%
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	431	428	0.7%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	76	93	22.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	332	311	6.3%
Two or More Races	8	14	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	47.9%	5%

Schools Near Nebraska City 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
Nebraska City High School	Public	9-12	141 Steinhart Park Rd	Nebraska City	68410	Otoe County	Nebraska City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 873-3360	418	28	14.7	52.2%	298 (71.3%)	4 (1.0%)	101 (24.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	24	131^st of 168 public high schools	22.0%		10.7	201^st of 215 public high schools	6.5%	70	$16,121	$426	$11,696
High School At Syracuse	Public	9-12	1500 Education Dr	Syracuse	68446	Otoe County	Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 269-2381	215	20	10.8	20.9%	205 (95.3%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	61.3	69^th of 168 public high schools	58.9%		72.8	52^nd of 215 public high schools	75.8%	17	$20,353	$469	$16,545
Conestoga Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	8404 42nd St	Murray	68409	Cass County	Conestoga Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 235-2271	325	28	11.8	28.0%	294 (90.5%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	40.5	105^th of 168 public high schools	37.5%		62.2	79^th of 215 public high schools	63.3%	26	$18,819	$773	$16,033
Weeping Water High School	Public	9-12	204 West O	Weeping Water	68463	Cass County	Weeping Water Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 267-4265	97	12	8.1	35.1%	87 (89.7%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	29.5	124^th of 168 public high schools	26.2%		45.2	115^th of 215 public high schools	46.5%	9	$28,479	$597	$24,597
High School At Johnson	Public	7-12	310 Main St	Johnson	68378	Nemaha County	Johnson-Brock Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 868-5235	170	17	9.9	35.3%	163 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	95.6	6^th of 168 public high schools	96.4%		68.9	62^nd of 215 public high schools	71.2%	56	$15,723	$754	$13,431
Auburn High School	Public	9-12	1829 Central Ave	Auburn	68305	Nemaha County	Auburn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 274-4328	237	22	10.9	39.2%	223 (94.1%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	67.3	58^th of 168 public high schools	65.5%		38.1	130^th of 215 public high schools	39.5%	72	$19,192	$213	$16,983

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Enrollment information for Nebraska City High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nebraska City High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Nebraska City High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska City High School

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Schools Near Nebraska City High School