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#599 of 967 schools in NE
Kearney High School
High School · Kearney Public Schools · Kearney, NE
A high school in Kearney, NE serving grades 9th – 12th.
2702 WEST 11TH STREET, Kearney, NE 68845
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kearney High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kearney 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,938/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,350
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kearney High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Catholic High School of KearneyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kearney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kearney High School is listed in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kearney High School
Kearney High School is a public high school in Kearney, NE, part of Kearney Public Schools, serving approximately 1,654 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kearney High School
What grades does Kearney High School serve?
Kearney High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kearney High School?
Kearney High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kearney High School rank in NE?
Kearney High School ranks #599 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Kearney High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kearney High School 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 Kearney High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kearney High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kearney High School a charter school?
No, Kearney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kearney High School a Title I school?
No, Kearney High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kearney High School?
37.8% of students at Kearney 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
- 1,654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (308) 698-8060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 68845)
- 21,012
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 68845; 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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