Fort Calhoun High School
Fort Calhoun High School serves 345 students in grades 7-12.
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.
Fort Calhoun 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 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fort Calhoun High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Fort Calhoun High School's student population of 345 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fort Calhoun 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 Fort Calhoun High School is 0.12, 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 | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fort Calhoun High School is Blair High School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gerald Otte Blair Middle School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fort Calhoun Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Calhoun Fort Calhoun Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 380 students
0.5 miles
1120 Monroe St
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5714 0.5 PK-6 380 - Omaha Ponca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 147 students
7.4 miles
11300 N Post Rd
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-1960 7.4 PK-5 147 - Blair Blair South Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 132 students
7.6 miles
1616 Butler St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-2229 7.6 PK-2 132 - Blair Gerald Otte Blair Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
7.6 miles
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678 7.6 6-8 531 - Blair Blair High School Grades: 9-12 | 728 students
7.8 miles
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941 7.8 9-12 728
School Reviews
| 5 So proud of how the high school and grade school have grown... love the environment too. Go Pioneers! (Class of 1967) - Posted by Student/Alumni - Cheryl Wolsmann |
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