Ogallala High School
Tel:
(308)284-4029
- Ogallala High School serves 275 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Ogallala High School's student population of 275 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ogallala High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ogallala High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #880 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 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 | 11% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OGALLALA PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ogallala High School is South Platte High School (19.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prairie View School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Prairie View School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ogallala Prairie View School Grades: PK-8 | 594 students
0.5 miles
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308)284-6087 0.5 PK-8 594 - Paxton Paxton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 116 students
18.2 miles
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308)239-4283 18.2 PK-6 116 - Big Springs So Platte Elementary At Big Springs Grades: PK-6 | 104 students
19.2 miles
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308)889-3674 19.2 PK-6 104 - Big Springs South Platte High School Grades: 7-12 | 79 students
19.2 miles
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308)889-3622 19.2 7-12 79 - Grant Perkins County Junior- Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 172 students
19.7 miles
740 Sherman Ave
Grant, NE 69140
(308)352-4735 19.7 7-12 172
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