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Stapleton High School

Summary:

Stapleton High School is a public high school located in Stapleton, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Stapleton Public Schools district and has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, currently ranking 93rd out of 215 Nebraska high schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

Stapleton High School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for NSCAS/English Language Arts, NSCAS/Mathematics, and NSCAS/Science for 8th grade students, as well as in 11th grade ACT assessments. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 83% to 100% over the past few years, which are consistently above the state average. However, the school has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.6% to 29.1% over the past few years, which could be an area of concern.

Interestingly, Arnold High School, located approximately 17 miles from Stapleton High School, shares some similarities in terms of school size, student demographics, and academic performance. However, Arnold High School has a higher four-year graduation rate and lower chronic absenteeism compared to Stapleton High School, despite spending less per student and having a slightly higher student-to-teacher ratio. This suggests that factors beyond just academic achievement may be influencing the performance of Stapleton High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 702 6th Street
       Stapleton, NE  69163-0128

(308) 636-2252

District: Stapleton Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,713 Help


Feeder schools for Stapleton High School:

Elementary:    Stapleton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  72

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
8.3%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stapleton High School ranks worse than 51% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stapleton 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 57.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stapleton 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 (81.9%), Hispanic (8.3%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stapleton High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stapleton High School is $22,713.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stapleton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stapleton High School 102nd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Stapleton High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stapleton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stapleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 34.40 179th 227 21.1%
2009 43.26 183rd 243 24.7%
2010 20.77 231st 254 9.1%
2011 61.80 83rd 246 66.3%
2012 66.43 69th 255 72.9%
2013 45.26 152nd 248 38.7%
2014 62.46 80th 252 68.3%
2015 45.47 158th 256 38.3%
2016 68.71 58th 255 77.3%
2017 84.96 19th 236 91.9%
2018 79.71 26th 225 88.4%
2019 87.40 16th 247 93.5%
2021 75.93 35th 223 84.3%
2022 71.26 57th 249 77.1%
2024 55.93 102nd 200 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Stapleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.42 37th 203 81.8%
2024 40.46 88th 141 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stapleton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Stapleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.84 59th 249 76.3%
2007 52.96 129th 247 47.8%
2008 25.55 231st 252 8.3%
2009 55.29 123rd 251 51.0%
2010 35.83 200th 249 19.7%
2012 39.68 178th 245 27.3%
2013 49.85 130th 247 47.4%
2014 74.87 46th 247 81.4%
2015 77.96 32nd 242 86.8%
2016 54.19 129th 246 47.6%
2018 6.17 212th 219 3.2%
2019 90.67 17th 217 92.2%
2022 70.00 50th 202 75.2%
2023 57.15 93rd 215 56.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Stapleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.42 37th 135 72.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Stapleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.22 203rd 205 1.0%
2019 91.88 10th 207 95.2%
2022 62.81 68th 196 65.3%
2023 51.79 96th 206 53.4%
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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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stapleton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1989 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1990 106 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1991 108 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1992 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1993 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1994 112 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1998 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1999 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 105 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2001 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 93 2 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 93 2 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 83 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 88
2005 74 2 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 84
2006 76 2 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 84
2007 79 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2008 85 2 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 75 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 72 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 86 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 90
2012 83 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 87
2013 85 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 90
2014 87 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 94
2015 86 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 94
2016 76 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 83
2017 66 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 74
2018 83 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 91
2019 91 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 101
2020 100 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 103
2021 92 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 102
2022 81 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 91
2023 83 2 1 4 0 0 2 0 92
2024 59 3 1 6 0 0 3 0 72

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 Stapleton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 95 10.3 9.2 46.3
1989 107 10.4 10.2 41.1
1990 106 11.2 9.4 42.5
1991 108 11.1 9.7 35.2
1992 101 10.9 9.2 32.7
1993 110 10.7 10.3 30.9
1994 113 10.9 10.4 36.3
1995 114 11.9 9.6 25.4
1996 114 11.9 9.6 25.4
1997 120 10.7 11.2 25.8
1998 124 11.1 11.2 18.5
1999 120 10.1 11.9 45.8
2000 106 9.7 10.9 39.6
2001 104 9.7 10.7 48.1
2002 100 10.2 9.8 32
2003 100 10.2 9.8 32
2004 88 9.8 9.0 35.2
2005 84 9.8 8.6 31
2006 84 9.8 8.6 27.4
2007 84 9.8 8.6 23.8
2008 97 10.3 9.4 22.7
2009 84 10.3 8.2 27.4
2010 77 10.3 7.4 36.4
2011 90 10.5 8.5 27.8
2012 87 10.5 8.2 31
2013 90 9.3 9.6 36.7
2014 94 10.0 9.3 31.9
2015 94 9.0 10.4 38.3
2016 83 10.0 8.3 30.1
2017 74 10.0 7.3 44.6
2018 91 9.5 9.5 40.7
2019 101 10.4 9.6 35.6
2020 103 10.3 9.9 25.2
2021 102 10.4 9.7 25.5
2022 91 10.2 8.8 24.2
2023 92 9.3 9.8 41.3
2024 72 9.5 7.5 29.2

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 Stapleton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 95 10.3 9.2 46.3
1989 107 10.4 10.2 41.1
1990 106 11.2 9.4 42.5
1991 108 11.1 9.7 35.2
1992 101 10.9 9.2 32.7
1993 110 10.7 10.3 30.9
1994 113 10.9 10.4 36.3
1995 114 11.9 9.6 25.4
1996 114 11.9 9.6 25.4
1997 120 10.7 11.2 25.8
1998 124 11.1 11.2 18.5
1999 120 10.1 11.9 45.8
2000 106 9.7 10.9 39.6
2001 104 9.7 10.7 48.1
2002 100 10.2 9.8 32
2003 100 10.2 9.8 32
2004 88 9.8 9.0 35.2
2005 84 9.8 8.6 31
2006 84 9.8 8.6 27.4
2007 84 9.8 8.6 23.8
2008 97 10.3 9.4 22.7
2009 84 10.3 8.2 27.4
2010 77 10.3 7.4 36.4
2011 90 10.5 8.5 27.8
2012 87 10.5 8.2 31
2013 90 9.3 9.6 36.7
2014 94 10.0 9.3 31.9
2015 94 9.0 10.4 38.3
2016 83 10.0 8.3 30.1
2017 74 10.0 7.3 44.6
2018 91 9.5 9.5 40.7
2019 101 10.4 9.6 35.6
2020 103 10.3 9.9 25.2
2021 102 10.4 9.7 25.5
2022 91 10.2 8.8 24.2
2023 92 9.3 9.8 41.3
2024 72 9.5 7.5 29.2

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 Stapleton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $477 (2.6%) $16,026 (87.7%) $18,276
2020 $593 (3.3%) $15,999 (88.6%) $18,065
2021 $1,644 (8.1%) $16,679 (82.6%) $20,203
2022 $979 (4.7%) $16,777 (80.5%) $20,837
2023 $943 (4.2%) $18,625 (82.0%) $22,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stapleton 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 16th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 57th of 249 Middle schools
 16.4%
Ranks 17th of 217 High schoolsRanks 93rd of 215 High schools
 35.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton High School)6969
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton Public Schools)6969
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton High School)7264
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton Public Schools)7264
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5046
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton High School)6050
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton Public Schools)6050
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4741
 6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton High School)58.350
 8.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Stapleton Public Schools)58.350
 8.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton High School)66.735.7
 31%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton Public Schools)66.735.7
 31%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Stapleton High School)41.721.4
 20.2%
   11th Grade Science (Stapleton Public Schools)41.721.4
 20.2%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10192
 8.9%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White9183
 8.8%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%41.3%
 5.7%

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Stapleton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stapleton Elementary School

Students at Stapleton High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Stapleton High School.


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