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Bertrand High School

High School · Bertrand Public Schools · Bertrand, NE

A high school in Bertrand, NE where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

503 SCHOOL ST, Bertrand, NE 68927

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation15.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$18,909
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Bertrand High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

53.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bertrand 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$70,208

Median home value

$178,500

Median rent

$658/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
15.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·38 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Bertrand Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bertrand High School

Bertrand High School is a public high school in Bertrand, NE, part of Bertrand Public Schools, serving approximately 114 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bertrand High School

What grades does Bertrand High School serve?

Bertrand High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Bertrand High School?

Bertrand High School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bertrand High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bertrand High School rank in NE?

Bertrand High School ranks #628 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Bertrand High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bertrand High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Bertrand High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bertrand High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bertrand High School a charter school?

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

Is Bertrand High School a Title I school?

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

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

53.5% of students at Bertrand 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
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Phelps County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68927)
1,129
Area median age
45.1
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 68927; 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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