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#473 of 967 schools in NE
Top 49% in state
Stanton High School
High School · Stanton Community Schools · Stanton, NE
A Stanton Community Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1007 KINGWOOD ST PO BOX 749, Stanton, NE 68779
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stanton High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanton 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low34/100K
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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
$77,991
Median home value
$197,800
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Stanton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanton High School is listed in STANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanton High School
Stanton High School is a public high school in Stanton, NE, part of Stanton Community Schools, serving approximately 190 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanton High School
What grades does Stanton High School serve?
Stanton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanton High School rank in NE?
Stanton High School ranks #473 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Stanton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Stanton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanton High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stanton High School a charter school?
No, Stanton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanton High School a Title I school?
No, Stanton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanton High School?
44.7% of students at Stanton 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
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (402) 439-2250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 68779)
- 2,416
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 68779; 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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