Serving 298 students in grades 7-12, Conestoga Jr/sr 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conestoga Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Conestoga Jr/sr High School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conestoga Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conestoga Jr/sr High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conestoga Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Conestoga Jr/sr High School is ranked #382 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Conestoga Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Conestoga Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plattsmouth High School, Louisville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conestoga Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Conestoga Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Conestoga Jr/sr High School?
298 students attend Conestoga Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Conestoga Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conestoga Jr/sr High School?
Conestoga Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Conestoga Jr/sr High School offer ?
Conestoga Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Conestoga Jr/sr High School part of?
Conestoga Jr/sr High School is part of Conestoga Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
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.
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