Very Good
#244 of 967 schools in NE
Top 25% in state
High School at Brainard
High School · East Butler Public Schools · Brainard, NE
An East Butler Public Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
212 S MADISON PO BOX 36, Brainard, NE 68626
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School at Brainard score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School at Brainard 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,313
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68626; 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.
East Butler Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School at Brainard is listed in EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School at Brainard
High School at Brainard is a public high school in Brainard, NE, part of East Butler Public Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School at Brainard
What grades does High School at Brainard serve?
High School at Brainard serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend High School at Brainard?
High School at Brainard has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Brainard?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Brainard is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School at Brainard rank in NE?
High School at Brainard ranks #244 of 967 schools in NE.
What is High School at Brainard's MySchoolScout rating?
High School at Brainard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School at Brainard?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School at Brainard has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School at Brainard a charter school?
No, High School at Brainard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School at Brainard a Title I school?
No, High School at Brainard is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School at Brainard?
7.9% of students at High School at Brainard 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (402) 545-2081
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68626)
- 511
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 68626; 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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