Heartland Community High School
Heartland Community High School serves 162 students in grades 7-12.
Heartland Community High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Heartland Community High School's student population of 162 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
162 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Heartland Community High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 904 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Heartland Community High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 904 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
5%
20%

Black
1%
7%

White
92%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

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