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High Plains Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in High Plains Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in High Plains Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
212 Students
329,246 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,101 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
High Plains Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,110 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
73,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,321 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
184 Students
203,922 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
561 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
15,319 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
19,524
# Students in K Grade:
8
22,394
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
22,970
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
23,343
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
23,653
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
23,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
23,406
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
23,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
24,067
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
25,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
25,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
23,612
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
25,383
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,208 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,137 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,208
$15,429
Spending / Student
$39,137
$16,738
Best High Plains Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Plains Community Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to High Plains Community Schools School District?
High Plains Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of High Plains Community Schools School District?
High Plains Community Schools School District is ranked #179 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in High Plains Community Schools School District?
87% of High Plains Community Schools School District students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of High Plains Community Schools School District?
High Plains Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is High Plains Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,137 is higher than the state median of $16,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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