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#502 of 967 schools in NE
West Kearney High School
High School · West Kearney High School · Kearney, NE
A high school in Kearney, NE where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2802 30TH AVE, Kearney, NE 68845
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Kearney High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Kearney 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,938/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), 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
$75,350
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,654 | Compare → |
| Catholic High School of KearneyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Kearney High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
West Kearney High School is listed in WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Kearney High School
West Kearney High School is a public high school in Kearney, NE, part of West Kearney High School, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Kearney High School
What grades does West Kearney High School serve?
West Kearney High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Kearney High School?
West Kearney High School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kearney High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Kearney High School is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Kearney High School rank in NE?
West Kearney High School ranks #502 of 967 schools in NE.
What is West Kearney High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Kearney 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 West Kearney High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Kearney High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is West Kearney High School a charter school?
No, West Kearney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Kearney High School a Title I school?
No, West Kearney High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Kearney High School?
5.6% of students at West Kearney 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
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (308) 338-2011
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 68845)
- 21,012
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 68845; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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