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#598 of 967 schools in NE

Hemingford High School

High School · Hemingford Public Schools · Hemingford, NE

A high school in Hemingford, NE where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

911 NIOBRARA AVE PO BOX 217, Hemingford, NE 69348

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$18,395
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Hemingford High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hemingford 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 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,643

Median home value

$116,000

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hemingford Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hemingford High School is listed in HEMINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hemingford High School

Hemingford High School is a public high school in Hemingford, NE, part of Hemingford Public Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hemingford High School

What grades does Hemingford High School serve?

Hemingford High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hemingford High School?

Hemingford High School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hemingford High School 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 Hemingford High School rank in NE?

Hemingford High School ranks #598 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hemingford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hemingford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Hemingford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemingford High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hemingford High School a charter school?

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

Is Hemingford High School a Title I school?

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

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

29.8% of students at Hemingford 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
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Box Butte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 69348)
1,355
Area median age
42.5
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 69348; 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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