Burke High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Burke High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,180 students in grades 9-12, Burke 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,812 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,180 students
2,812 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#741 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
512
712
Grade 10 Students
547
679
Grade 11 Students
540
691
Grade 12 Students
581
730
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
26%
27%
% White
46%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%