Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Seward High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seward High School's attendance zone covers the entire Seward school district, encompassing approximately 258.9 square miles in and around Seward, NE. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seward High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Seward High School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Seward High School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seward High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seward High School's ranking?
Seward High School is ranked #303 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Seward High School often compared to?
Seward High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seward High School?
The graduation rate of Seward High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Seward High School?
511 students attend Seward High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Seward High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seward High School?
Seward High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seward High School offer ?
Seward High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seward High School part of?
Seward High School is part of Seward School District.
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