Very Good
#328 of 967 schools in NE
Top 34% in state
Friend High Schools
High School · Friend Public Schools · Friend, NE
A high school in Friend, NE serving grades 7th – 12th.
501 MAIN ST PO BOX 67, Friend, NE 68359
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Friend High Schools score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Friend High Schools 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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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
$81,250
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68359; 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.
Friend Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Friend High Schools is listed in FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friend High Schools
Friend High Schools is a public high school in Friend, NE, part of Friend Public Schools, serving approximately 98 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friend High Schools
What grades does Friend High Schools serve?
Friend High Schools serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Friend High Schools?
Friend High Schools has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friend High Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Friend High Schools is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friend High Schools rank in NE?
Friend High Schools ranks #328 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Friend High Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Friend High Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Friend High Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friend High Schools has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Friend High Schools a charter school?
No, Friend High Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Friend High Schools a Title I school?
No, Friend High Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friend High Schools?
25.5% of students at Friend High Schools 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (402) 947-2781
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 68359)
- 1,512
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 68359; 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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