Serving 170 students in grades 7-12, Bayard Secondary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayard Secondary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayard Secondary 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 Bayard Secondary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayard Secondary School's ranking?
Bayard Secondary School is ranked #846 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayard Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Bayard Secondary School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bayard Secondary School?
170 students attend Bayard Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bayard Secondary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayard Secondary School?
Bayard Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bayard Secondary School offer ?
Bayard Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bayard Secondary School part of?
Bayard Secondary School is part of Bayard Public Schools School District.
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