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#420 of 967 schools in NE

Top 43% in state

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School

High School · Hitchcock Co Sch System · Trenton, NE

A Hitchcock Co Sch System high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

312 WEST 3RD PO BOX 368, Trenton, NE 69044

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$16,226
Chronic Absenteeism48.7%

Students at Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hitchcock Co Jr/sr 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$51,000

Median home value

$86,700

Median rent

$633/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Hitchcock Co Sch System

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is listed in HITCHCOCK CO SCH SYSTEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Trenton, NE, part of Hitchcock Co Sch System, serving approximately 117 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School

What grades does Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School serve?

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School rank in NE?

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School ranks #420 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School?

53.0% of students at Hitchcock Co Jr/sr 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
117
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hitchcock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 69044)
602
Area median age
51.4
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 69044; 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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