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O'neill High School

540 E Hynes
Oneill, NE 68763

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O'neill High School serves 346 students in grades 7-12.

O'neill 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

O'neill High School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

346 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

O'neill High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of O'neill High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NE)

Overall Testing Rank

#479 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of O'neill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of O'neill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

20%

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Black

n/a

White

79%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of O'neill High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80-89%

84%

This chart display graduation rate of O'neill High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in O'neill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

O'neill Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are O'neill High School often compared to?

O'neill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart High School, West Holt High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

What is the graduation rate of O'neill High School?

The graduation rate of O'neill High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 84%.

How many students attend O'neill High School?

346 students attend O'neill High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of O'neill High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of O'neill High School?

O'neill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does O'neill High School offer ?

O'neill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is O'neill High School part of?

O'neill High School is part of O'neill Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 346 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education