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#690 of 967 schools in NE
High School at Dunning
High School · Sandhills Public Schools · Dunning, NE
A Sandhills Public Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
107 GANDY AVE PO BOX 29, Dunning, NE 68833
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School at Dunning score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School at Dunning 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,563
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68833; 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.
Sandhills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $37,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School at Dunning is listed in SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School at Dunning
High School at Dunning is a public high school in Dunning, NE, part of Sandhills Public Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School at Dunning
What grades does High School at Dunning serve?
High School at Dunning serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend High School at Dunning?
High School at Dunning has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Dunning?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Dunning is 4.6:1. 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 Dunning rank in NE?
High School at Dunning ranks #690 of 967 schools in NE.
What is High School at Dunning's MySchoolScout rating?
High School at Dunning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 High School at Dunning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School at Dunning has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School at Dunning a charter school?
No, High School at Dunning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School at Dunning a Title I school?
No, High School at Dunning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School at Dunning?
51.4% of students at High School at Dunning 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
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Blaine County
- Phone
- (308) 538-2224
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 68833)
- 153
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 68833; 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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