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 14:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 71% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | ≥50% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hartington Newcastle School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newcastle High School is Vermillion High School - 01 (9.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vermillion Middle School - 02 (9.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Newcastle (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newcastle Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Newcastle Grades: PK-3 | 24 students
0.0 miles
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231 0.0 PK-3 24 - Vermillion Jolley Elementary - 04 Grades: 2-5 | 348 students
8.9 miles
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015 8.9 2-5 348 - Vermillion Vermillion High School - 01 Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
9.0 miles
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035 9.0 9-12 378 - Vermillion Austin Elementary - 03 Grades: PK-1 | 254 students
9.5 miles
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010 9.5 PK-1 254 - Vermillion Vermillion Middle School - 02 Grades: 6-8 | 288 students
9.6 miles
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025 9.6 6-8 288
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