Blair High School is a public high school in Blair, Nebraska, United States. It is a part of Blair Community Schools. The 140,000-square-foot building was built in 1970 at a cost of $2.2 million. Sitting on 75 acres of land, it services approximately 750 students.
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, Blair High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blair High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Blair, NE, encompassing approximately 152.1 square miles. Students typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blair High School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blair High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair High School is 0.24, 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
#429 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
61%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blair High School's ranking?
Blair High School is ranked #429 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Blair High School often compared to?
Blair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blair High School?
The graduation rate of Blair High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Blair High School?
681 students attend Blair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blair High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair High School?
Blair High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair High School offer ?
Blair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair High School part of?
Blair High School is part of Blair Community Schools.
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