Friend High Schools serves 96 students in grades 7-12.
Friend High Schools placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friend High Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Friend High Schools's student population of 96 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
96 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Friend High Schools is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Friend High Schools is 0.13, 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
#435 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
1%
21%

Black
3%
7%

White
93%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friend High Schools's ranking?
Friend High Schools is ranked #435 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Friend High Schools?
The graduation rate of Friend High Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Friend High Schools?
96 students attend Friend High Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Friend High Schools students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friend High Schools?
Friend High Schools has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Friend High Schools offer ?
Friend High Schools offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Friend High Schools part of?
Friend High Schools is part of Friend Public Schools School District.
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