Aurora High School
Tel:
(402)694-6968
- Aurora High School serves 391 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Aurora High School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 391 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Aurora High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aurora High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #689 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aurora High School is Hampton High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aurora Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aurora Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Aurora Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 289 students
0.1 miles
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402)694-6915 0.1 6-8 289 - Aurora Aurora Preschool Grades: PK | 51 students
0.2 miles
409 J Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402)694-6707 0.2 PK 51 - Aurora Aurora Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
0.3 miles
300 H St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402)694-3167 0.3 PK-5 520 - Hampton Hampton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 61 students
6.7 miles
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402)725-3233 6.7 PK-6 61 - Hampton Hampton High School Grades: 7-12 | 91 students
6.7 miles
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402)725-3116 6.7 7-12 91
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