Serving 705 students in grades 9-12, Crete High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crete High School's attendance zone covers the entire Crete, NE school district, encompassing approximately 191 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crete High School's student population of 705 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Crete High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crete High School is 0.50, 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
#773 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
33%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crete High School's ranking?
Crete High School is ranked #773 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crete High School?
The graduation rate of Crete High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Crete High School?
705 students attend Crete High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Crete High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete High School?
Crete High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crete High School offer ?
Crete High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crete High School part of?
Crete High School is part of Crete School District.
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