High Plains Community Schools School District
School District · Polk, Nebraska
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#239 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,300
+$7,936 vs Nebraska median
District size
212 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
About High Plains Community Schools
High Plains Community Schools is a Polk, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 212 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $25,300 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, High Plains Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is High Plains Community Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.6/10.
In standardized testing, High Plains Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in High Plains Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in High Plains Community Schools with test data.
Schools in High Plains Community Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Polk
- Total Enrollment
- 212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in High Plains Community Schools?
High Plains Community Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for High Plains Community Schools?
The average composite rating for High Plains Community Schools is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in High Plains Community Schools?
High Plains Community Schools spends $25,300 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in High Plains Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in High Plains Community Schools is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in High Plains Community Schools?
High Plains Community Elementary School is the highest-rated school in High Plains Community Schools with a composite score of 4.6/10.
What are the test scores in High Plains Community Schools?
Across schools in High Plains Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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