Serving 37 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 5:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School At Dunning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
High School At Dunning's student population of 37 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend High School At Dunning?
37 students attend High School At Dunning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of High School At Dunning students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School At Dunning?
High School At Dunning has a student ration of 5:1, 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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