Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk Senior High School serves 1,324 students in grades 9-12.
Norfolk Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Norfolk Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norfolk Senior High School's student population of 1,324 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norfolk Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Norfolk Senior High School is 0.50, 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 | #579 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norfolk Senior High School is Eastern Learning Center (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Norfolk Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Norfolk Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 648 students10
0.4 miles
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569 0.4 5-6 648 - Norfolk Jefferson Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 233 students10
0.5 miles
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546 0.5 PK-4 233 - Norfolk Lincoln Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-4 | 273 students10
0.7 miles
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550 0.7 PK-4 273 - Norfolk Grant Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 225 students10
0.9 miles
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544 0.9 PK-4 225 - Norfolk Norfolk Junior High School Math: 53% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 615 students10
1.0 miles
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516 1 7-8 615
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