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Red Cloud High School

High School · Red Cloud Community Schools · Red Cloud, NE

A Red Cloud Community Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

121 W 7TH AVE, Red Cloud, NE 68970

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$18,985
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Red Cloud High School score 34% 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 Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Red Cloud 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,250

Median home value

$72,400

Median rent

$548/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Red Cloud Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,985NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Cloud High School is listed in RED CLOUD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Cloud High School

Red Cloud High School is a public high school in Red Cloud, NE, part of Red Cloud Community Schools, serving approximately 109 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Cloud High School

What grades does Red Cloud High School serve?

Red Cloud High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Cloud High School?

Red Cloud High School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cloud High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Cloud High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Cloud High School rank in NE?

Red Cloud High School ranks #522 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Red Cloud High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Cloud High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Red Cloud High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Cloud High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Cloud High School a charter school?

No, Red Cloud High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Cloud High School a Title I school?

No, Red Cloud High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Cloud High School?

45.0% of students at Red Cloud 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Webster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 68970)
1,243
Area median age
49.2
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 68970; 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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