Overton High School
Tel:
(308) 987-2424
Overton High School serves 139 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Overton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Overton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Overton High School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overton High School is ranked within the top 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 Overton High School is 0.19, 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 | #446 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Overton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Overton High School is Elm Creek High School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Overton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Overton Overton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 183 students
0.0 miles
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424 0.0 PK-6 183 - Elm Creek Elm Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 220 students
8.8 miles
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300 8.8 PK-6 220 - Elm Creek Elm Creek High School Grades: 7-12 | 153 students
8.8 miles
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300 8.8 7-12 153 - Lexington Early Learning Academy Grades: PK | 258 students
10.7 miles
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841 10.7 PK 258 - Lexington Pershing Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 261 students
10.8 miles
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765 10.8 4-5 261
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