Ogallala High School
Tel:
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala High School serves 255 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ogallala High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ogallala High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ogallala High School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 255 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ogallala 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 Ogallala High School is 0.27, 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 | #483 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 85% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ogallala School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ogallala High School is Paxton High School (18.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Prairie View School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ogallala Prairie View School Grades: PK-8 | 580 students
0.5 miles
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-6087 0.5 PK-8 580 - Paxton Paxton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 125 students
18.2 miles
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283 18.2 PK-6 125 - Paxton Paxton High School Grades: 7-12 | 97 students
18.2 miles
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283 18.2 7-12 97 - Big Springs So Platte Elementary At Big Springs Grades: PK-8 | 111 students
19.2 miles
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674 19.2 PK-8 111 - Big Springs South Platte High School Grades: 7-12 | 68 students
19.2 miles
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622 19.2 7-12 68
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