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#589 of 967 schools in NE
High School at Tekamah
High School · Tekamah-herman Community Schs · Tekamah, NE
A Tekamah-herman Community Schs high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 N 13TH ST, Tekamah, NE 68061
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School at Tekamah score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School at Tekamah sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,932
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$683/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68061; 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.
Tekamah-herman Community Schs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School at Tekamah is listed in TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School at Tekamah
High School at Tekamah is a public high school in Tekamah, NE, part of Tekamah-herman Community Schs, serving approximately 224 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% 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 Tekamah
What grades does High School at Tekamah serve?
High School at Tekamah serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend High School at Tekamah?
High School at Tekamah has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Tekamah?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Tekamah is 9:1. 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 Tekamah rank in NE?
High School at Tekamah ranks #589 of 967 schools in NE.
What is High School at Tekamah's MySchoolScout rating?
High School at Tekamah 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 High School at Tekamah?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School at Tekamah has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High School at Tekamah a charter school?
No, High School at Tekamah is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School at Tekamah a Title I school?
No, High School at Tekamah is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School at Tekamah?
34.8% of students at High School at Tekamah 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (402) 374-2156
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 68061)
- 2,249
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 68061; 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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