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Kearney High School

2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Kearney High School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kearney High School's student population of 1,629 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kearney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#384 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kearney High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kearney High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kearney High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kearney High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kearney High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kearney High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Kearney High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kearney High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kearney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney High School's ranking?
Kearney High School is ranked #384 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearney High School?
The graduation rate of Kearney High School is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kearney High School?
1,629 students attend Kearney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kearney High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney High School?
Kearney High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney High School offer ?
Kearney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearney High School part of?
Kearney High School is part of Kearney School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 93% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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