Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School

5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 383 students in grades 7-12, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#401 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
46%
50-54%
47%
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is ranked #401 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platteview Senior High School, Blair High School by visitors of our site.
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 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
383 students attend Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School offer ?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School part of?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is part of Fort Calhoun Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/10/2020
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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