Serving 371 students in grades 7-12, Gothenburg Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Gothenburg Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gothenburg Secondary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gothenburg Secondary School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gothenburg Secondary School?
371 students attend Gothenburg Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gothenburg Secondary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gothenburg Secondary School?
Gothenburg Secondary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gothenburg Secondary School offer ?
Gothenburg Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gothenburg Secondary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 371 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
