West Boyd High School (Closed 2018)

106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, West Boyd 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(16-17)
≥50%
69%
(16-17)
≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(16-17)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Boyd School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Boyd High School?
The graduation rate of West Boyd High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Boyd High School?
71 students attend West Boyd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Boyd High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Boyd High School?
West Boyd High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Boyd High School offer ?
West Boyd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Boyd High School part of?
West Boyd High School is part of West Boyd School District.

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