High Plains Community Jr/sr High School

345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, High Plains Community Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Plains Community Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

High Plains Community Jr/sr High School's student population of 114 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
114 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

High Plains Community Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NE)
#539 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
46%
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40-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
19%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
81%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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≥80%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Plains Community Jr/sr High School's ranking?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is ranked #539 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
114 students attend High Plains Community Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School students are White, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Plains Community Jr/sr High School offer ?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is High Plains Community Jr/sr High School part of?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is part of High Plains Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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