Newcastle High School (Closed 2015)
Newcastle High School served 28 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 71%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 77%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
n/a
7%
White
78%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hartington Newcastle School District
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
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