Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Scottsbluff Senior 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 37% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scottsbluff Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Scottsbluff Senior High School's student population of 1,096 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scottsbluff Senior 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 Scottsbluff Senior High School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
51%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottsbluff Senior High School's ranking?
Scottsbluff Senior High School is ranked #467 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Scottsbluff Senior High School often compared to?
Scottsbluff Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gering High School, Mitchell Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scottsbluff Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Scottsbluff Senior High School is 85%, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Scottsbluff Senior High School?
1,096 students attend Scottsbluff Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Scottsbluff Senior High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scottsbluff Senior High School?
Scottsbluff Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scottsbluff Senior High School offer ?
Scottsbluff Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scottsbluff Senior High School part of?
Scottsbluff Senior High School is part of Scottsbluff Public Schools School District.
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