Ainsworth High School is a secondary school located in Ainsworth, Nebraska, United States, and is part of Ainsworth Community Schools.
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Ainsworth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ainsworth High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,172.9 square miles around Ainsworth, NE, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 16.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 33.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ainsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ainsworth High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Ainsworth Community Schools is to provide a safe environment in which students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful individuals in an ever-changing world.
School Rankings
Ainsworth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ainsworth High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Hispanic
15%
23%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ainsworth High School's ranking?
Ainsworth High School is ranked #484 out of 901 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ainsworth High School?
The graduation rate of Ainsworth High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Ainsworth High School?
104 students attend Ainsworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ainsworth High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ainsworth High School?
Ainsworth High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ainsworth High School offer ?
Ainsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ainsworth High School part of?
Ainsworth High School is part of Ainsworth Community Schools.
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