Excellent
#178 of 967 schools in NE
Top 18% in state
Central City High School
High School · Central City Public Schools · Central City, NE
A high school in Central City, NE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1510 28TH STREET PO BOX 57, Central City, NE 68826
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central City High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central City 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low130/100K
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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
$66,154
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Christain SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central City High School is listed in CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central City High School
Central City High School is a public high school in Central City, NE, part of Central City Public Schools, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central City High School
What grades does Central City High School serve?
Central City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central City High School?
Central City High School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central City High School rank in NE?
Central City High School ranks #178 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Central City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Central City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central City High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central City High School a charter school?
No, Central City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central City High School a Title I school?
No, Central City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central City High School?
38.4% of students at Central City 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (308) 946-3086
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68826)
- 3,976
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 68826; 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
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