Serving 230 students in grades 7-12, High School At Tekamah 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School At Tekamah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
High School At Tekamah's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School At Tekamah ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School At Tekamah is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School At Tekamah's ranking?
High School At Tekamah is ranked #598 out of 902 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Tekamah?
The graduation rate of High School At Tekamah is 80-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School At Tekamah?
230 students attend High School At Tekamah.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of High School At Tekamah students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School At Tekamah?
High School At Tekamah has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Tekamah offer ?
High School At Tekamah offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is High School At Tekamah part of?
High School At Tekamah is part of Tekamah-Herman Community Schs School District.
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