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#55 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 38% of private schools

Cedar Catholic High School

High School

401 S BROADWAY AVE, Hartington, NE 68739

Private

Enrollment

167

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#55 of 143

In Hartington

#1 of 3

public schools

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Cedar Catholic High School

6.7/10

High School in Hartington · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cedar Catholic High School

Cedar Catholic High School is a private high school in Hartington, NE. Cedar Catholic High School serves approximately 167 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 143 private schools in NE.

How it comparesOn par with NE schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • NE avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 167 students, Cedar Catholic High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Cedar Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Cedar Catholic High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Cedar Catholic High School compares to the 2 public schools in Hartington, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
This School
vs
11.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
167
This School
vs
189
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.6% vs 0%
Cedar Catholic High School Hartington Public Avg

All Schools in Hartington

School Rating
Cedar Catholic High School (this school) 6.7
HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL 7.6
HARTINGTON-NEWCASTLE ELEM AT HARTINGTON 5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 2%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 167
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 98.8%
Hispanic 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

401 S BROADWAY AVE, Hartington, NE 68739

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedar Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 15.7 miles away, in nearby Laurel), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 17.0 miles away, in nearby Randolph), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hartington, see our Hartington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 19.7 mi
School Distance Rating
HARTINGTON-NEWCASTLE ELEM AT HARTINGTON Hartington 0.1 mi 5.0
HARTINGTON NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL Hartington 0.1 mi 7.6
HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hartington 0.1 mi 5.4
EAST AND WEST CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hartington 6.8 mi 6.4
LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Coleridge 8.3 mi 6.2
WYNOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wynot 9.9 mi 5.0
WYNOT HIGH SCHOOL Wynot 9.9 mi 6.8
WYNOT MIDDLE SCHOOL Wynot 9.9 mi 4.5
RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Randolph 16.8 mi 6.5
RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL Randolph 17.0 mi 7.5
LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laurel 15.7 mi 7.8
LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Laurel 15.7 mi 9.0
CROFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton 14.3 mi 7.3
ST ROSE OF LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Crofton 14.3 mi 6.5
CROFTON HIGH SCHOOL Crofton 14.8 mi 7.3
Webster Elementary - 06 Yankton 18.9 mi 3.8
SACRED HEART MIDDLE SCHOOL - Yankton 18.9 mi 7.9
Gayville-Volin High School - 01 Gayville 19.7 mi 5.6
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02 Gayville 19.7 mi 5.5
Gayville-Volin Middle School - 03 Gayville 19.7 mi 3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68739 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,621

Median Home Value

$201,400

Median Rent

$650/mo

Population

2,766

College Educated

23.9%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

14.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

43.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Catholic High School

What grades does Cedar Catholic High School serve?

Cedar Catholic High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cedar Catholic High School?

Cedar Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Catholic High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cedar Catholic High School rank in NE?

Cedar Catholic High School ranks #55 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Cedar Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cedar Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Cedar Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cedar Catholic High School a religious school?

Cedar Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cedar County

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