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#619 of 967 schools in NE
Norfolk Senior High School
High School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A high school in Norfolk, NE serving grades 9th – 12th.
801 RIVERSIDE BLVD PO BOX 139, Norfolk, NE 68702
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Norfolk Senior High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 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 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Norfolk Senior 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Lutheran High NortheastPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Norfolk Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norfolk Senior High School is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk Senior High School is a public high school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 1,359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfolk Senior High School
What grades does Norfolk Senior High School serve?
Norfolk Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Norfolk Senior High School?
Norfolk Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Senior High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norfolk Senior High School rank in NE?
Norfolk Senior High School ranks #619 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norfolk Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfolk Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Norfolk Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norfolk Senior High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norfolk Senior High School a charter school?
No, Norfolk Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norfolk Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Norfolk Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norfolk Senior High School?
47.2% of students at Norfolk Senior 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
- 1,359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (402) 644-2529
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
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.
- 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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