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Gothenburg Secondary School

1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138

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Gothenburg Secondary School serves 392 students in grades 7-12.

Gothenburg Secondary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
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:

School Overview

Gothenburg Secondary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

392 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Gothenburg Secondary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Gothenburg Secondary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#469 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gothenburg Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gothenburg Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

91%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Gothenburg Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gothenburg Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gothenburg Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gothenburg Secondary School's ranking?

Gothenburg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% 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 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School?

The graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend Gothenburg Secondary School?

392 students attend Gothenburg Secondary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Gothenburg Secondary School students are White, 6% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Gothenburg Secondary School offer ?

Gothenburg Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Gothenburg Secondary School part of?

Gothenburg Secondary School is part of Gothenburg Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 392 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education