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Beatrice High School

High School · Beatrice Public Schools · Beatrice, NE

A high school in Beatrice, NE where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 ORANGE BLVD, Beatrice, NE 68310

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation12.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$12,530
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Beatrice High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beatrice 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated921/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beatrice), 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

$58,608

Median home value

$162,500

Median rent

$755/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

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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.

Beatrice Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$12,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Beatrice High School

Beatrice High School is a public high school in Beatrice, NE, part of Beatrice Public Schools, serving approximately 662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beatrice High School

What grades does Beatrice High School serve?

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

How many students attend Beatrice High School?

Beatrice High School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Beatrice High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beatrice High School rank in NE?

Beatrice High School ranks #673 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Beatrice High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beatrice High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Beatrice High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beatrice High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Beatrice High School a charter school?

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

Is Beatrice High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.6% of students at Beatrice 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
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Gage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 68310)
14,381
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
42.7
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 68310; 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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