Cambridge High School

1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 97 students in grades 9-12, Cambridge 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 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cambridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Cambridge High School's student population of 97 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
97 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NE)
#58 out of 902 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-79%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cambridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-79%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambridge High School's ranking?
Cambridge High School is ranked #58 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
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 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
97 students attend Cambridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cambridge High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cambridge High School offer ?
Cambridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cambridge High School part of?
Cambridge High School is part of Cambridge Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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