Serving 138 students in grades 7-12, Howells Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Howells Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Howells, NE, encompassing approximately 168.3 square miles. Students typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 8.1 miles and the furthest edge located 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howells Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Howells Senior High School's student population of 138 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Howells Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howells Senior High School is 0.20, 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
#210 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-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 Howells Senior High School's ranking?
Howells Senior High School is ranked #210 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howells Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Howells Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Howells Senior High School?
138 students attend Howells Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Howells Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howells Senior High School?
Howells Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howells Senior High School offer ?
Howells Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howells Senior High School part of?
Howells Senior High School is part of Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools.
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