Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Sterling 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 is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sterling High School's student population of 89 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling High School's ranking?
Sterling High School is ranked #555 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sterling High School often compared to?
Sterling High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgia Elementary & Middle School, Bakersfield School, St. Albans Town Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
89 students attend Sterling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sterling High School students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sterling High School offer ?
Sterling High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sterling High School part of?
Sterling High School is part of Sterling School District.
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