Very Good
#250 of 967 schools in NE
Top 26% in state
Arlington High School
High School · Arlington Public Schools · Arlington, NE
A high school in Arlington, NE where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 N 9TH PO BOX 580, Arlington, NE 68002
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arlington High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,102
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Arlington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington High School is listed in ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington High School
Arlington High School is a public high school in Arlington, NE, part of Arlington Public Schools, serving approximately 341 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington High School
What grades does Arlington High School serve?
Arlington High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Arlington High School?
Arlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington High School rank in NE?
Arlington High School ranks #250 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Arlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arlington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arlington High School a charter school?
No, Arlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington High School a Title I school?
No, Arlington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington High School?
24.6% of students at Arlington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (402) 478-4171
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68002)
- 2,432
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68002; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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