Serving 34 students in grades 7-12, High School At Dunning 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for High School at Dunning encompasses the entire Dunning, NE school district, covering an area of approximately 945.7 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 17.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching 30.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
High School At Dunning's student population of 34 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 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 Rankings
High School At Dunning 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 School At Dunning is 0.17, 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
#837 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 High School At Dunning's ranking?
High School At Dunning is ranked #837 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Dunning?
The graduation rate of High School At Dunning is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend High School At Dunning?
34 students attend High School At Dunning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of High School At Dunning students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School At Dunning?
High School At Dunning has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Dunning offer ?
High School At Dunning offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School At Dunning part of?
High School At Dunning is part of Sandhills School District.
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