Douglas County West High School
Tel:
(402) 359-2121
Douglas County West High School serves 283 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Douglas County West High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Douglas County West High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Douglas County West High School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Douglas County West High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Douglas County West High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #199 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County West Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Douglas County West High School is Yutan High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Douglas County West Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Douglas County West Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Douglas County West Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
0.1 miles
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2151 0.1 PK-5 484 - Valley Douglas County West Alternative High School Alternative School
3.0 miles
800 N Front St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 359-2121 3.0 n/a n/a - Valley Douglas County West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 191 students
3.1 miles
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646 3.1 6-8 191 - Elkhorn Arbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 336 students
5.5 miles
5115 N 208th St
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007 5.5 PK-5 336 - Elkhorn Elkhorn Arbor View Early Ed Center Grades: PK | 43 students
5.5 miles
5115 N 208th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-1007 5.5 PK 43
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