Pawnee City Secondary School serves 127 students in grades 7-12.
Pawnee City Secondary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee City Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pawnee City Secondary School's student population of 127 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pawnee City Secondary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pawnee City Secondary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
98%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee City Secondary School's ranking?
Pawnee City Secondary School is ranked #700 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawnee City Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Pawnee City Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pawnee City Secondary School?
127 students attend Pawnee City Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pawnee City Secondary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee City Secondary School?
Pawnee City Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawnee City Secondary School offer ?
Pawnee City Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pawnee City Secondary School part of?
Pawnee City Secondary School is part of Pawnee City Public Schools School District.
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