Excellent
#42 of 967 schools in NE
Top 4% in state
High School at Syracuse
High School · Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools · Syracuse, NE
A Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 EDUCATION DR PO BOX P, Syracuse, NE 68446
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School at Syracuse score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
20.9%
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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Where High School at Syracuse 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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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
$89,500
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68446; 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.
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School at Syracuse is listed in SYRACUSE-DUNBAR-AVOCA SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School at Syracuse
High School at Syracuse is a public high school in Syracuse, NE, part of Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools, serving approximately 215 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School at Syracuse
What grades does High School at Syracuse serve?
High School at Syracuse serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School at Syracuse?
High School at Syracuse has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Syracuse is 11.3:1. 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 Syracuse rank in NE?
High School at Syracuse ranks #42 of 967 schools in NE.
What is High School at Syracuse's MySchoolScout rating?
High School at Syracuse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Syracuse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School at Syracuse has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School at Syracuse a charter school?
No, High School at Syracuse is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School at Syracuse a Title I school?
No, High School at Syracuse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School at Syracuse?
20.9% of students at High School at Syracuse 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
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (402) 269-2381
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 68446)
- 2,871
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 68446; 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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