Serving 118 students in grades 7-12, Hitchcock Co 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hitchcock Co Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trenton, NE, encompassing approximately 398.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School's student population of 118 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hitchcock Co 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 Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is 0.24, 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
#466 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)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-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 Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is ranked #466 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?
118 students attend Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School offer ?
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School part of?
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is part of Hitchcock Co Sch System School District.
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