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#288 of 967 schools in NE

Top 30% in state

Broken Bow High School

High School · Broken Bow Public Schools · Broken Bow, NE

A high school in Broken Bow, NE where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

323 N 7TH AVE, Broken Bow, NE 68822

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,354
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Broken Bow High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(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
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Broken Bow 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low225/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broken Bow), 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

$65,826

Median home value

$151,400

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·24 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.

Broken Bow Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Broken Bow High School is listed in BROKEN BOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Broken Bow High School

Broken Bow High School is a public high school in Broken Bow, NE, part of Broken Bow Public Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Broken Bow High School

What grades does Broken Bow High School serve?

Broken Bow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Broken Bow High School?

Broken Bow High School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Broken Bow High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Broken Bow High School rank in NE?

Broken Bow High School ranks #288 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Broken Bow High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Broken Bow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Broken Bow High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Broken Bow High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Broken Bow High School a charter school?

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

Is Broken Bow High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.8% of students at Broken Bow 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
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Custer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 68822)
4,573
Area median age
41.7
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 68822; 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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