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#95 of 967 schools in NE

Top 10% in state

Heartland Community High Sch

High School · Heartland Community Schools · Henderson, NE

A high school in Henderson, NE where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1501 FRONT ST, Henderson, NE 68371

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$17,850
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Heartland Community High Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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

27.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Heartland Community High Sch 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low112/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$78,036

Median home value

$155,000

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Heartland Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heartland Community High Sch is listed in HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heartland Community High Sch

Heartland Community High Sch is a public high school in Henderson, NE, part of Heartland Community Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heartland Community High Sch

What grades does Heartland Community High Sch serve?

Heartland Community High Sch serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Heartland Community High Sch?

Heartland Community High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Community High Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Community High Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heartland Community High Sch rank in NE?

Heartland Community High Sch ranks #95 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Heartland Community High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Heartland Community High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Heartland Community High Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heartland Community High Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heartland Community High Sch a charter school?

No, Heartland Community High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heartland Community High Sch a Title I school?

No, Heartland Community High Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heartland Community High Sch?

27.6% of students at Heartland Community High Sch 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68371)
1,199
Area median age
46.9
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 68371; 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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