Norris High School

25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Norris 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Norris High School's student population of 757 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
757 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norris High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris High School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NE)
#384 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norris High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norris High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Norris High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Norris High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norris High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norris High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norris High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Norris High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norris High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Norris High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norris High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norris High School's ranking?
Norris High School is ranked #384 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norris High School?
The graduation rate of Norris High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norris High School?
757 students attend Norris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Norris High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris High School?
Norris High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris High School offer ?
Norris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norris High School part of?
Norris High School is part of Norris School Dist 160 School District.

School Reviews

5   12/26/2007
Norris offers a wide variety of academic programs, with many AP and college credit course offereings. We have a wonderful auditorium and a strong choral and performing arts tradition. The school has amazing facilities, as it was just recently completely remodeled after it was struck by a tornado. I can think of no school with better parent involvement.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nieve

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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