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#682 of 967 schools in NE

Schuyler Central High School

High School · Schuyler Community Schools · Schuyler, NE

A Schuyler Community Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 ADAM ST, Schuyler, NE 68661

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$13,008
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Schuyler Central High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Schuyler 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average459/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schuyler), 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

$80,653

Median home value

$133,500

Median rent

$932/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·36 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Schuyler Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Schuyler Central High School is listed in SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schuyler Central High School

Schuyler Central High School is a public high school in Schuyler, NE, part of Schuyler Community Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schuyler Central High School

What grades does Schuyler Central High School serve?

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

How many students attend Schuyler Central High School?

Schuyler Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Central High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schuyler Central High School rank in NE?

Schuyler Central High School ranks #682 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Schuyler Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Schuyler Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Schuyler Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schuyler Central High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Schuyler Central High School a charter school?

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

Is Schuyler Central High School a Title I school?

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

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

63.6% of students at Schuyler 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
648
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Colfax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 68661)
7,368
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
33.4
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 68661; 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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