Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, High School At Scotia ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Loup Scotia 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Scotia?
The graduation rate of High School At Scotia is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 86%.
How many students attend High School At Scotia?
27 students attend High School At Scotia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of High School At Scotia students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School At Scotia?
High School At Scotia has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Scotia offer ?
High School At Scotia offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School At Scotia part of?
High School At Scotia is part of North Loup Scotia School District.
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