Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Falls City Senior 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls City Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Falls City Senior High School's student population of 227 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falls City Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City Senior High School is 0.28, 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
#781 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls City Senior High School's ranking?
Falls City Senior High School is ranked #781 out of 902 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Falls City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Falls City Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Falls City Senior High School?
227 students attend Falls City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Falls City Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City Senior High School?
Falls City Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Falls City Senior High School offer ?
Falls City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Falls City Senior High School part of?
Falls City Senior High School is part of Falls City Public Schools School District.
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