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#64 of 967 schools in NE

Top 7% in state

North Bend Central High School

High School · North Bend Central Public Schs · North Bend, NE

A North Bend Central Public Schs high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1320 WALNUT ST PO BOX 160, North Bend, NE 68649

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$17,188
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at North Bend Central High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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

30%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Bend 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average334/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$85,714

Median home value

$197,700

Median rent

$791/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·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

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.

North Bend Central Public Schs

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Bend Central High School is listed in NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Bend Central High School

North Bend Central High School is a public high school in North Bend, NE, part of North Bend Central Public Schs, serving approximately 180 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Bend Central High School

What grades does North Bend Central High School serve?

North Bend Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Bend Central High School?

North Bend Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Bend Central 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 North Bend Central High School rank in NE?

North Bend Central High School ranks #64 of 967 schools in NE.

What is North Bend Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Bend Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 North Bend Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Bend Central High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Bend Central High School a charter school?

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

Is North Bend Central High School a Title I school?

No, North Bend Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Bend Central High School?

30.0% of students at North Bend 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
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Dodge County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 68649)
1,831
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
45.5
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 68649; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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