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 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
19%
Black
(19-20)4%
7%
White
(19-20)80%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 84%.
How many students attend Orchard High School?
50 students attend Orchard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Orchard High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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.
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