Harvard High School
Tel:
(402)772-2171
- Harvard High School serves 135 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Harvard High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harvard High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 135 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harvard High School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harvard High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #878 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harvard Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harvard High School is Clay Center High School (7.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sandy Creek Middle School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harvard Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harvard Harvard Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 150 students
0.0 miles
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402)772-2171 0.0 PK-6 150 - Clay Center Sandy Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 92 students
7.3 miles
200 N Central
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402)762-3561 7.3 6-8 92 - Clay Center Clay Center High School Grades: 7-12
7.4 miles
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402)762-3561 7.4 7-12 n/a - Clay Center Sandy Creek Elementary At Clay Center Grades: PK-6 | 44 students
7.4 miles
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402)762-3561 7.4 PK-6 44 - Giltner Giltner Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 86 students
10.6 miles
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402)849-2238 10.6 PK-6 86
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