Very Good
#249 of 967 schools in NE
Top 26% in state
West Holt High School
High School · West Holt Public Schools · Atkinson, NE
A high school in Atkinson, NE where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 N MAIN PO BOX 457, Atkinson, NE 68713
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Holt High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Holt 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,239
Median home value
$174,600
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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West Holt Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Holt High School is listed in WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Holt High School
West Holt High School is a public high school in Atkinson, NE, part of West Holt Public Schools, serving approximately 203 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Holt High School
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 #249 of 967 schools in NE.
What is West Holt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Holt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holt County
- Phone
- (402) 925-2890
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 68713)
- 2,453
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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