Orchard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)3%
16%
Black
(10-11)n/a
7%
White
(10-11)97%
71%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 83%.
How many students attend Orchard High School?
65 students attend Orchard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Orchard High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Orchard High School offer ?
Orchard High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orchard High School part of?
Orchard High School is part of Nebraska Unified District 1 School District.
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