Kenesaw Secondary School
Tel:
(402) 752-3215
Kenesaw Secondary School serves 121 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kenesaw Secondary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kenesaw Secondary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kenesaw Secondary School's student population of 121 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 121 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kenesaw Secondary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kenesaw Secondary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #161 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 97% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenesaw School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Kenesaw Secondary School is Adams Central Junior Senior High School (10.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kenesaw Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kenesaw Kenesaw Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 150 students
0.0 miles
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215 0.0 PK-6 150 - Juniata Juniata Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 171 students
8.2 miles
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245 8.2 PK-6 171 - Hastings Adams Central Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 448 students
10.6 miles
1090 S Adams Rd
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-3285 10.6 7-12 448 - Shelton Shelton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 151 students
11.3 miles
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558 11.3 PK-6 151 - Shelton Shelton High School Grades: 7-12 | 141 students
11.3 miles
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459 11.3 7-12 141
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