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#166 of 967 schools in NE

Top 17% in state

Hay Springs High School

High School · Hay Springs Public Schools · Hay Springs, NE

A high school in Hay Springs, NE where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

407 N BAKER ST PO BOX 280, Hay Springs, NE 69347

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$19,020
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Hay Springs High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hay Springs 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,382

Median home value

$118,400

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

Compare nearby

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.

Hay Springs Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hay Springs High School is listed in HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hay Springs High School

Hay Springs High School is a public high school in Hay Springs, NE, part of Hay Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hay Springs High School

What grades does Hay Springs High School serve?

Hay Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hay Springs High School?

Hay Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hay Springs High School rank in NE?

Hay Springs High School ranks #166 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hay Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hay Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Hay Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hay Springs High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hay Springs High School a charter school?

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

Is Hay Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Hay Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hay Springs High School?

50.8% of students at Hay Springs 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
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sheridan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 69347)
1,410
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
44.9
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 69347; 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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