Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Bruning-davenport High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruning-davenport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruning-davenport High School's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Bruning-davenport High School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruning-davenport High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruning-davenport High School's ranking?
Bruning-davenport High School is ranked #73 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bruning-davenport High School often compared to?
Bruning-davenport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruning-davenport High School?
The graduation rate of Bruning-davenport High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bruning-davenport High School?
42 students attend Bruning-davenport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bruning-davenport High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruning-davenport High School?
Bruning-davenport High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bruning-davenport High School offer ?
Bruning-davenport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruning-davenport High School part of?
Bruning-davenport High School is part of Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys School District.
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