Very Good
#297 of 967 schools in NE
Top 31% in state
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
High School · Fort Calhoun Community Schs · Fort Calhoun, NE
A Fort Calhoun Community Schs high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
5876 COUNTY ROAD P43 PO BOX 430, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Calhoun Jr-sr 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,281
Median home value
$347,700
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fort Calhoun Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is listed in FORT CALHOUN COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Fort Calhoun, NE, part of Fort Calhoun Community Schs, serving approximately 383 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
What grades does Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School serve?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School rank in NE?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School ranks #297 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr 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 Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School?
16.2% of students at Fort Calhoun Jr-sr 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (402) 468-5591
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68023)
- 2,711
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 68023; 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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