Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Bruning-davenport 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bruning-Davenport High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 231.3 square miles around Bruning, NE, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 11 miles, extending up to 22.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bruning-davenport High School's student population of 50 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together companies, businesses, and patrons have made a commitment to bring healthy, nutritious, flavorful beef to the students of Bruning-Davenport.
School Rankings
Bruning-davenport 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 Bruning-davenport High School is 0.15, 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
#381 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
White
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruning-davenport High School's ranking?
Bruning-davenport High School is ranked #381 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bruning-davenport High School often compared to?
Bruning-davenport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruning-davenport Middle School, Thayer Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% 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 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Bruning-davenport High School?
50 students attend Bruning-davenport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bruning-davenport High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruning-davenport High School?
Bruning-davenport High School has a student ration of 6:1, 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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