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#231 of 967 schools in NE

Top 24% in state

Aurora High School

High School · Aurora Public Schools · Aurora, NE

A high school in Aurora, NE serving grades 9th – 12th.

300 L ST, Aurora, NE 68818

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$15,684
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Aurora High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Aurora 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average424/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,330

Median home value

$243,800

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Aurora Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aurora High School is listed in AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aurora High School

Aurora High School is a public high school in Aurora, NE, part of Aurora Public Schools, serving approximately 372 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aurora High School

What grades does Aurora High School serve?

Aurora High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Aurora High School?

Aurora High School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aurora High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aurora High School rank in NE?

Aurora High School ranks #231 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Aurora High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aurora High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Aurora High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Aurora High School a charter school?

No, Aurora High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aurora High School a Title I school?

No, Aurora High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora High School?

36.3% of students at Aurora 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 68818)
5,596
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
39.5
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 68818; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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