Serving 182 students in grades 7-12, Stanton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Stanton school district, covering approximately 191.1 square miles around Stanton, NE. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanton High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Stanton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton High School is 0.22, 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
#648 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Stanton High School's ranking?
Stanton High School is ranked #648 out of 901 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanton High School?
The graduation rate of Stanton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Stanton High School?
182 students attend Stanton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Stanton High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanton High School offer ?
Stanton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton High School part of?
Stanton High School is part of Stanton Community Schools.
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