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Public high school · West Holt Public Schools · Atkinson, Nebraska

West Holt High School

West Holt High School rates 8.3, right at the middle of West Holt Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the West Holt Public Schools median is 8.3.

#93 of 967 schools in Nebraska · West Holt Public Schools: 1 high schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

A high school in Atkinson, NE where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 93 of 967 schools in Nebraska and 2 of 3 in West Holt Public Schools.

West Holt High School is listed in West Holt Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math73%16 points above the Nebraska average of 57%Grade 8 · 44 students tested · 2024 NSCAS
Reading75%12 points above the Nebraska average of 63%Grade 8 · 44 students tested · 2024 NSCAS
In 2024, 73% of students were proficient in math and 75% in reading, against Nebraska averages of 57% and 63%.2024 NSCAS; 30 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
9.1
33% of the rating
College Readiness
7.7
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2024 NSCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 NSCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 NSCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 NSCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 68713; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
West Holt High School and the 8 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$69,239
Median home value
$174,600
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
152/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Atkinson. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Atkinson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
12 sports
6 boys' · 6 girls' · 24 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does West Holt High School serve?

West Holt High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Holt High School?

West Holt High School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holt High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Holt High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Holt High School rank in NE?

West Holt High School ranks #93 of 967 schools in NE.

What is West Holt High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Holt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 West Holt High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Holt High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Holt High School a charter school?

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

Is West Holt High School a Title I school?

No, West Holt High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Holt High School?

41.9% of students at West Holt 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
203
Student-teacher ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Holt County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$17,070
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 68713)
2,453
Area median age
38.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.