Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Dorchester 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorchester High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 100.5 square miles in Dorchester, NE. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorchester High School's student population of 89 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dorchester 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 Dorchester High School is 0.52, 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
#690 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
40%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
57%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Longhorns
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorchester High School's ranking?
Dorchester High School is ranked #690 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorchester High School?
The graduation rate of Dorchester High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Dorchester High School?
89 students attend Dorchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dorchester High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorchester High School?
Dorchester High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester High School offer ?
Dorchester High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorchester High School part of?
Dorchester High School is part of Dorchester Public School District.
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