Conestoga Jr/sr High School
- Conestoga Jr/sr High School serves 294 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 82%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Conestoga Jr/sr High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 32%.
- Conestoga Jr/sr High School operates within the Conestoga School District.
- Conestoga School District's 90% graduation rate is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
Top Placements (Nebraska)
Conestoga Jr/sr High School is Listed among the top public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Conestoga Jr/sr High School's student population of 294 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Conestoga Jr/sr High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Conestoga Jr/sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 72% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 82% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 93% | 68% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Conestoga Jr/sr High School is Conestoga School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Conestoga School District's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $13,221 in this district is less than the state average of $16,894. The district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,981 is less than the state average of $15,659. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Conestoga School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 3 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 662 | 311 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 82% |
| District Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
| District Total Revenue | $8 MM | $5 MM |
| District Spending | $9 MM | $5 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $13,221 | $16,894 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,981 | $15,659 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Conestoga Jr/sr High School is Plattsmouth High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Plattsmouth Middle School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Conestoga Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murray Conestoga Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 368 students
2.6 miles
104 E High St, Po Box 68
Murray, NE 68409
(402)235-2341 2.6 PK-6 368 - Nehawka Conestoga Alternative Program Alternative School
6.2 miles
515 Maple Ave, Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402)227-2935 6.2 n/a n/a - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 529 students
6.7 miles
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-3322 6.7 9-12 529 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 514 students
6.9 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-4173 6.9 PK-4 514 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 478 students
6.9 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-3174 6.9 5-8 478
School Reviews
| 5 Students allways got the one on one with the teachers do to the size of the classes. The teachers their strive to get the students to do more than what the student thinks they can do. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Steve |
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