1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Deshler High School serves 118 students in grades 7-12.
Deshler High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Deshler High School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
118 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Deshler High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Deshler High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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%
20%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
96%
65%
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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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Diversity Score
0.08
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deshler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deshler High School's ranking?

Deshler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Deshler High School?

The graduation rate of Deshler High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend Deshler High School?

118 students attend Deshler High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Deshler High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Deshler High School?

Deshler High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Deshler High School offer ?

Deshler High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Deshler High School part of?

Deshler High School is part of Deshler Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2008
Great high school! The last in Thayer county to not be consolidated. Newer facility with great teachers and wonderful class sizes. The teachers really care about you and are dedicated to their job. Opportunities are plentiful here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 07tun

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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