Very Good
#349 of 967 schools in NE
Top 36% in state
Kenesaw Secondary School
High School · Kenesaw Public Schools · Kenesaw, NE
A high school in Kenesaw, NE where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 N 5TH AVE PO BOX 129, Kenesaw, NE 68956
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kenesaw Secondary School score 60% 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 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kenesaw Secondary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low110/100K
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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
$89,524
Median home value
$184,100
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kenesaw Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kenesaw Secondary School is listed in KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kenesaw Secondary School
Kenesaw Secondary School is a public high school in Kenesaw, NE, part of Kenesaw Public Schools, serving approximately 131 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kenesaw Secondary School
What grades does Kenesaw Secondary School serve?
Kenesaw Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Kenesaw Secondary School?
Kenesaw Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenesaw Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenesaw Secondary School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kenesaw Secondary School rank in NE?
Kenesaw Secondary School ranks #349 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Kenesaw Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kenesaw Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kenesaw Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenesaw Secondary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kenesaw Secondary School a charter school?
No, Kenesaw Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kenesaw Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Kenesaw Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kenesaw Secondary School?
26.7% of students at Kenesaw Secondary 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (402) 752-3215
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68956)
- 1,108
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 68956; 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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