Clearwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
70 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
63%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
72%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(10-11)13%
16%

Black
(10-11)n/a
7%
White
(10-11)87%
71%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
2%

Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
37%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
14%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nebraska Unified District 1 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearwater High School?
The graduation rate of Clearwater High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 83%.
How many students attend Clearwater High School?
70 students attend Clearwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clearwater High School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Clearwater High School offer ?
Clearwater High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Clearwater High School part of?
Clearwater High School is part of Nebraska Unified District 1 School District.
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