Serving 353 students in grades 7-12, Gothenburg Secondary 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gothenburg Secondary School's attendance zone covers the entire Gothenburg school district, encompassing approximately 314.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gothenburg Secondary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1883
School Motto
Excellence is an Expectation!
School Rankings
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gothenburg Secondary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
90%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gothenburg Secondary School's ranking?
Gothenburg Secondary School is ranked #450 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Gothenburg Secondary School often compared to?
Gothenburg Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cozad High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Gothenburg Secondary School?
353 students attend Gothenburg Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gothenburg Secondary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gothenburg Secondary School?
Gothenburg Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gothenburg Secondary School offer ?
Gothenburg Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gothenburg Secondary School part of?
Gothenburg Secondary School is part of Gothenburg School District.
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