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#721 of 967 schools in NE

Johnson Co Central High School

High School · Johnson Co Central Public Schs · Tecumseh, NE

A Johnson Co Central Public Schs high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

358 N 6TH PO BOX 338, Tecumseh, NE 68450

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$18,913
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Johnson Co Central High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Co Central 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,157

Median home value

$118,000

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Johnson Co Central Public Schs

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$18,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Co Central High School is listed in JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Co Central High School

Johnson Co Central High School is a public high school in Tecumseh, NE, part of Johnson Co Central Public Schs, serving approximately 157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Co Central High School

What grades does Johnson Co Central High School serve?

Johnson Co Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Johnson Co Central High School?

Johnson Co Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Co Central High School rank in NE?

Johnson Co Central High School ranks #721 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Johnson Co Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Co Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Johnson Co Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Co Central High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnson Co Central High School a charter school?

No, Johnson Co Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnson Co Central High School a Title I school?

No, Johnson Co Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Co Central High School?

49.7% of students at Johnson Co Central 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68450)
3,111
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
38.2
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 68450; 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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