Serving 93 students in grades 7-12, High Plains Community Jr/sr 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Plains Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire Polk, NE school district, encompassing approximately 222.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Plains Community Jr/sr 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 High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is 0.27, 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
#676 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 High Plains Community Jr/sr High School's ranking?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is ranked #676 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
93 students attend High Plains Community Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Plains Community Jr/sr High School?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Plains Community Jr/sr High School offer ?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Plains Community Jr/sr High School part of?
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School is part of High Plains Community Schools.
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