Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Harvard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvard High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 111.3 square miles around Harvard, NE, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvard High School's student population of 50 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harvard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvard High School is 0.45, 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
#615 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvard High School's ranking?
Harvard High School is ranked #615 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Harvard High School often compared to?
Harvard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvard High School?
The graduation rate of Harvard High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Harvard High School?
50 students attend Harvard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Harvard High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvard High School?
Harvard High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harvard High School offer ?
Harvard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvard High School part of?
Harvard High School is part of Harvard School District.
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