Thedford High School serves 59 students in grades 7-12.
Thedford High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thedford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thedford High School's student population of 59 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
59 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Thedford High 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 Thedford High School is 0.17, 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
#631 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
n/a
21%

Black
7%
7%

White
91%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Thedford High School's ranking?
Thedford High School is ranked #631 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thedford High School?
The graduation rate of Thedford High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thedford High School?
59 students attend Thedford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thedford High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thedford High School?
Thedford High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thedford High School offer ?
Thedford High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Thedford High School part of?
Thedford High School is part of Thedford Public Schools School District.
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